Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistLocation: Las Cruces, New MexicoEmployment Type: Full-Time (32 Hours/Week – Eligible for Full-Time Benefits)Schedule: Day ShiftThe Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions designed to restore function, improve mobility, reduce pain, and prevent disability. The therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes while maintaining regulatory and documentation standards.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform initial and ongoing patient evaluations. Develop individualized plans of care based on patient goals and functional status. Deliver evidence-based physical therapy treatments. Improve patient mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. Administer therapeutic modalities, including ultrasound, moist heat/cold therapy, infrared, ultraviolet, and other physical agents. Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices as appropriate. Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans accordingly. Establish treatment goals and perform reevaluations. Educate patients and caregivers regarding home exercise programs and rehabilitation goals. Maintain accurate clinical documentation. Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and rehabilitation professionals. Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, and hospital standards. Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (or higher). Current and unrestricted New Mexico Physical Therapist License. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Preferred QualificationsAcute Care or Hospital Rehabilitation experience. Outpatient or Inpatient Rehabilitation experience. Orthopedic rehabilitation experience. Neurological rehabilitation experience. Experience with prosthetic and orthotic evaluations. Manual therapy experience. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation experience. Recruiter Submission Template –Full Name:Degree (Bachelor's/Master's/Doctor of Physical Therapy) – University & Completion Year:Current New Mexico Physical Therapist License (License Number & Expiration Date):Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Expiration Date):Total Years of Physical Therapy Experience:Total Years of Acute Care/Hospital Rehabilitation Experience:Total Years of Outpatient/Inpatient Physical Therapy Experience:Do you have experience performing initial evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans? (Yes/No – Details):Do you have experience providing therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, gait training, balance training, and functional mobility interventions? (Yes/No – Details):Do you have experience administering physical therapy modalities such as ultrasound, moist heat/cold therapy, infrared, or other therapeutic equipment? (Yes/No – Details):Do you have experience evaluating, fitting, or adjusting prosthetic and orthotic devices? (Yes/No – Details):Do you have experience documenting patient progress, treatment goals, reevaluations, and plans of care in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)? (Yes/No – Details):Describe your rehabilitation experience and the primary patient populations you have treated (Orthopedic, Neurological, Post-Surgical, General Medical, etc.):Are you comfortable working a 32-hour/week Day Shift schedule while remaining eligible for full-time benefits? (Yes/No):Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:Contact Number:Email ID:LinkedIn Profile URL:Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):Notice Period (in weeks):Current Work Authorization Status:Expected Salary:Are you able to relocate on your own expense and work onsite in Las Cruces, NM? (Yes/No):