Physical Therapist
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Start Date: 12-29-2025
End Date: 03-30-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shifts (typical daytime hours; exact start/end times and days to be scheduled with the facility)
Hours per Week: 35
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Perform thorough patient evaluations to identify functional goals and develop individualized treatment plans
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic treatments and monitor patient progress daily
- Plan and coordinate safe, efficient discharges that prioritize rehab-to-home outcomes
- Document patient status, treatment, and progress accurately and timely
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary rehab team to optimize patient care and transitions
- Meet productivity expectations and contribute to a high-performing therapy program (facility requires 90% productivity)
- Follow Continuum Rehabilitation Group (CRG) policies and procedures to maintain care standards
- Be present on-site to receive guaranteed hours and support the facility’s rehab census and workflow
Qualifications
- PT or DPT credential (DPT strongly represented in this role)
- 1-3 years of experience (as listed: 1-3 years); prior SNF experience strongly preferred
- Active, state-appropriate Physical Therapist licensure (ability to work in New Mexico preferred/required per facility rules)
- Comfortable working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting with a high rehab-to-home population
- Ability to meet productivity expectations and follow CRG policies & procedures
- Professional, punctual, and able to be present in the building to receive guaranteed hours
- Willingness to wear required dress code (black scrubs) while on assignment
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent physical therapy degree
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in patient evaluations and goal-driven treatment planning
- Experience delivering therapeutic treatments across common SNF diagnoses
- Knowledge of discharge planning and transitions to home or higher levels of care
- Familiarity with SNF documentation standards and productivity tracking
- Strong communication and teamwork skills within a rehab interdisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritize caseloads and manage daily treatment schedules efficiently
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and comfortable travel housing options to make your contract feel like home
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and ready to care for others
- 401K retirement savings plan and financial wellness resources
- Life Insurance and short-term disability protections
- Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and support for relocation logistics
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay current and mobile
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and everyone wins
- A supportive, collaborative rehab team that truly values YOU and your expertise
- Professional development and CEU support to grow your career
Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM
Explore Albuquerque’s unique desert-meets-mountain playground: hike or ride the Sandia Mountains and take the Sandia Peak Tramway for stunning views, stroll historic Old Town for local shops and Southwestern cuisine, visit Petroglyph National Monument for ancient rock art, enjoy the Rio Grande’s trails and riverside parks, and discover museums, craft breweries and a vibrant arts scene. If your timing’s right, don’t miss the world-famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta — a spectacular local highlight.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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