Location: Albuquerque, NM

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (specific start/end times not provided; typical daytime schedule, days vary; some float coverage)

Hours per Week: 32

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

• Provide skilled physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans focused on function and mobility
• Deliver one-on-one therapy and group sessions that improve patient independence and quality of life
• Document progress clearly and timely in the facility’s EHR to support continuity of care
• Collaborate with nursing, OT, SLP and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safe mobility strategies
• Monitor outcomes and adjust treatment plans based on patient response and goals
• Support the facility’s quality and safety initiatives, including fall prevention and safe transfers

Qualifications

• Current PT license in New Mexico or eligible for expedited licensure
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred; new graduates are welcome
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
• Comfortable working in a skilled nursing facility setting; SNF experience is a plus but not required
• Strong documentation skills and basic familiarity with electronic health records
• Ability to pass required background checks and immunization screenings
• Team-oriented attitude with excellent communication and patient teaching skills

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred
• Bachelor’s in Physical Therapy or related degree accepted where applicable
• New graduates with DPT considered

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in gait training, therapeutic exercise and functional mobility interventions
• Knowledge of geriatric rehab, transfers, adaptive equipment and fall prevention
• Proficient in assessment, goal-setting and outcome measurement
• Familiar with SNF regulatory environment and documentation standards
• Strong patient education and caregiver coaching abilities
• Good clinical reasoning, time management and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Supportive team culture that values your clinical judgment and growth
• Paid time off to recharge between contracts
• Referral bonus program for bringing great clinicians aboard
• Flexible scheduling options to help balance work and life
• Onboarding support and continuing education opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Explore Albuquerque’s unique mix of outdoor adventure and culture: take the Sandia Peak Tramway for sweeping mountain and city views, hike or mountain bike in the Sandia Mountains, stroll through Historic Old Town with its shops and Southwestern cuisine, visit the Albuquerque Museum and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, walk along the Rio Grande bosque for birding and scenic trails, and plan weekend trips to Santa Fe or Taos for arts, dining and skiing. If you’re here in October, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.

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