Travel Physical Therapist Job

Job Description

Overview Physical Therapist | Travel assignment in Milan, New Mexico. Start date 05/25/2026 for a 12-week contract with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Weekly pay range is $2,165–$2,354. Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts. Setting: inpatient and outpatient physical therapy within a hospital-based travel assignment. This role supports patient function restoration, pain relief, and prevention of disabilities through medically prescribed therapy in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment. Key Highlights – Weekly pay: $2,165–$2,354 per week – Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week – Contract duration: 12 weeks with potential extension – Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts (5 days per week) – Start date: 05/25/2026 – Work setting: inpatient and outpatient physical therapy in a hospital-based travel role Responsibilities – Assess and interpret evaluation results to develop individualized physical therapy plans in collaboration with physicians or per prescribed orders; aim to meet patient goals with evidence-based interventions. – Administer manual therapies, therapeutic activities, and functional training; educate and coach patients in non-manual exercises, gait training, daily living skills, and proper use of assistive devices. – Deliver hands-on treatments including manual techniques and modalities (eg, heat/cold therapy, ultrasound, hydrotherapy, traction) and supervise therapies performed by aides, technicians, and assistants. – Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and adjust treatment plans to optimize functional recovery; assess device fit, prosthetic/orthotic needs, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team. – Plan discharge and continuity of care: create home exercise programs, educate patients and caregivers, and arrange outpatient or home health follow-up as needed. – Maintain accurate, timely documentation in patient records to support care continuity and regulatory compl