Job Description
Job Description
Physical Therapist
Our Client | Los Alamos, NM 87544 | Permanent / Direct Hire | On-Site
JobCast ID: vly6i2nu3fzb
Reports To
Director
Location
Los Alamos, NM 87544 — on-site required
Schedule
Primarily Monday – Friday | Occasional Saturday | No nights | No on-call
Role Type
Orthopaedic PT — mix of inpatient and outpatient
Salary Range
Confidential — $91,000 to $118,000 per annum
Visa Support
Not available
OFCCP/EEOC
This position is subject to OFCCP/EEOC compliance requirements
Level
Junior — new graduates and early-career PTs welcome
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established team of experienced Physical Therapists in a collaborative, autonomous practice environment. Our client — a community acute care hospital in northern New Mexico — is seeking a Physical Therapist to work primarily in orthopaedics across inpatient and outpatient settings.
The role offers true work-life balance: a structured Monday–Friday schedule with only occasional Saturday coverage, no night shifts, and no on-call requirements. The team operates with significant clinical autonomy and makes decisions collaboratively. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for candidates committing to a 24-month full-time contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments to evaluate functional status and clinical needs
- Establish individualized care plans aligned with patient capabilities, goals, and desires
- Plan, prepare, and carry out programmes of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent dysfunction
- Deliver therapy interventions using standard PT techniques appropriate to the age and condition of each patient
- Administer physical agents including moist packs, ultrasound, ultraviolet and infrared therapy
- Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices; recommend modifications as required
- Direct and supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, students, and support staff; assess competence and delegate appropriately
- Document goals, anticipated progress, and reevaluation plans accurately in the medical record
Requirements
Must-Have ★
- ★ Current New Mexico Physical Therapist licence (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
- ★ Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy or a related field — required
- ★ BLS (Basic Life Support) certification — required upon hire
Preferred
- Master's degree in Physical Therapy — preferred
- Orthopaedic or acute care clinical experience
- Willingness to relocate to Los Alamos, NM
Compensation
- Base salary: $91,000 – $118,000 per annum (based on experience)
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Submit resume and candidate information to HR
- Stage 2: Pre-screening call with HR
- Stage 3: Resume forwarded to Hiring Manager
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to compliance with all applicable OFCCP and EEOC regulations. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Apply now: bookings@ambition24hours.com