Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,830 per week in Alamogordo, NM
Company: Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc.
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist Location: Alamogordo, NM Agency: Windsor
Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc. Pay: $2,830 per week Shift
Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP About the Position SHIFT: 5 Days - 8 Hours (8am -
4:30pm)START: 11/16/2025RATE: $93Blocked scheduling: schedule
varies each , Registrations, or CertificationsCurrent American
Heart Basic Life Support (BLS)card from AHA.Current or eligible for
licensure as a Physical Therapist by the New Mexico Board of
Physical Therapy.Weekend Requirementweekend rotations requiredOn
Call RequirementNoFloating Requirement / LocationsNoNurse / Patient
Ratio1:1, various dx with a large portion of elective and traumatic
for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical
therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed
physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed
by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and
prevent disability following injury, disease or physical
disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and
level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of
their capabilities. The staff therapist participates in operational
aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement
activities within the department and participates in CQI
activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental
equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.
This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties.
Other related duties may be assigned. knowledge and skills
necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial,
educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate
population in his/her assigned areaMaintains required core
competencies.Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name
tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)Accurately interprets
referrals resulting in a proper and complete assessment of the
patient.Gathers and interprets various data elements from the
medical record, other care providers, from patient and family
resulting in an effective plan of care (POC).Proactively
communicates with other physical therapists when the presentation
of the patient exceeds one s skill, knowledge, or understanding of
the patient s condition.Implements POC that attains expected
clinical outcomes.Understands the parameters of patient s condition
each visit and adjusts behaviors accordingly.Completes all
documentation thoroughly and charges accurately the same day
treatment is rendered.Develops in conjunction with the patient and
family a set of realistic, reasonable goals with associated time
frames and frequencies.Communicates effectively the POC to
delegates of care in a manner that is easily understood and easily
translated into action.Monitors the established POC and goals and
modifies them as indicated based on the patient s response to
treatment.Utilizes input from supervised staff and other care
providers modifying POC or treatment according to patient s
condition.Recognizes cognitive, physiological, physical, and
functional changes occurring with the patient and modifies POC
and/or communicates with other care providers as
indicated.Proactively communicates in a timely manner with the
patient s physician and/or nursing staff when changes in orders are
appropriate.Monitors the results of the communication to ensure
that the desired outcome is achieved.Establishes and maintains
patient and family relationships to maximize clinical outcomes and
eventual disposition.Actively plans for the patient s discharge
from the day of admission through the entire length of stay
demonstrated in patient documentation and participation in meetings
or discussions with other care providers.Efficiently utilizes the
time and skills of supervised staff that maximizes
productivity.Treats PTA and PT Techs with respect at all
times.Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends
change to physician as needed.Ability to perform an appropriate
assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and
provided and reassessments as per policyAble to assess patient pain
interfering with optimal level of function or participation in
rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact for
intervention.Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment
that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.Formulates and implements a
teaching/education plan based upon identified learning needs of the
patient and family and evaluates effectiveness of learning on an
ongoing basisDemonstrates knowledge of physical therapy
modalities.Treats patients and their families with respect and
dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic
and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their
families.Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Maintains department cleanliness and safety.Communicates
appropriately and clearly with physicians and other members of the
patient care team.Works with Case Management to facilitate
discharge planning for patients.Participates in coordinating and
implementing patient care to ensure the patients needs are met and
hospital policy is followed.Maintains records pertinent to
personnel and operation of the department.Demonstrates an ability
to be flexible, organized and function under stressful
situations.Utilizes time in a productive manner that emphasizes
patient care, and the by-products related to delivering that School
diploma or equivalent.Certificate, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate
degree in Physical Therapy from an approved and accredited program
by the American Physical Therapy Associate.ExperienceAbility to
read and communicate effectively in English-additional languages
preferred.Strong written and verbal skills.Basic computer
knowledge.Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy
modalities, anatomy and physiology.Knowledge of physical therapy
machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.Performs related
responsibilities as assigned. Licenses, Registrations, or
CertificationsCurrent American Heart Basic Life Support
(BLS)card.Current or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist
by the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy.Work Schedule:5 Days -
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