Travel Inpatient Physical Therapist - $2,880 per week
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$2,880 per week |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Ruidoso, New Mexico |
About this job
Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Inpatient Physical Therapist specializing in pediatric and adult rehabilitation services within a healthcare facility. The role involves evaluating and treating patients across various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and community-based care, with a focus on physical and developmental disorders. The position requires flexibility to float between departments or locations within 20 miles.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy; New Mexico PT License; BLS certification through the American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross; at least one year of pediatric physical therapy experience if working in pediatrics; inpatient and outpatient experience; minimum of two years current experience in the specialty; schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour days, minimum 40 hours per week; float: Float rotation may be required.
- Demonstrates detailed knowledge of physical therapy, including therapeutic interventions, data interpretation, growth and development principles, and comprehensive patient evaluation.
- Works with patients from birth to 18 years old, addressing motor development, strength, range of motion, endurance, balance, coordination, gait, and other functional areas.
- Coordinates and communicates with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate patient care and discharge planning.
- Promotes patient and caregiver self-determination and advocates for patient needs.
- Settings include inpatient emergency departments and inpatient units; further responsibilities include supervising and ensuring a comprehensive rehabilitation program tailored to individual patient needs.
- Must be team-oriented, flexible in a fast-paced environment, and capable of adapting to the demands of the clinical setting.
- Additional Skills: EPIC experience (training available), patient care, patient advocacy, motor development, physical examination, movement disorder, inpatient experience, outpatient experience, team player, flexible, fast-paced environment.
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy; Doctorate preferred.
- Licensure & Certifications: Must hold a New Mexico PT License; BLS certification required.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1325174. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT - PT IP Physical Therapist Inpatient.
About Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
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