- Salary
- $75k – $110k/yr
- Location
- Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Physical Therapist – Los Alamos or Santa Fe, NM
Full-Time Preferred | Part-Time Considered
$75,000–$110,000 Annually for Full-Time, Based on Experience
Outpatient Orthopedics | New Graduates Welcome
Schedule:
- Weekday scheduling within clinic hours of 7:00 AM–6:00 PM.
- Approximately 40 hours per week for full-time clinicians.
- Flexible schedules, with potential for 10-hour workdays.
- Part-time availability can be discussed.
- No weekends.
Position Overview:
We’re seeking Physical Therapists to join our outpatient orthopedic clinics in Los Alamos and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Opportunities are available at both locations, with a particular hiring need in Los Alamos.
Our care model gives you time to focus on each patient: one-on-one, 45-minute appointments with no overlapping or double-booked schedules.
You’ll work alongside a clinical director in a supportive environment with robust mentorship opportunities. Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, this position offers the opportunity to develop your skills while delivering individualized orthopedic care.
Patient Care & Team Environment:
- Nearly all orthopedic caseload.
- One-on-one, 45-minute patient visits.
- No overlapping or double-booked appointments.
- Mentorship and clinical support.
- Team structure of up to two staff PTs per location, working alongside the clinical director.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Provide therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and other appropriate evidence-based treatments.
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Educate patients on their conditions, recovery goals, and home exercise programs.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with the clinical director and other team members.
- Contribute to a supportive, patient-focused clinic environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Active New Mexico Physical Therapist license, or eligibility for licensure before starting.
- Strong communication, documentation, and clinical reasoning skills.
- Collaborative approach to patient care.
- All experience levels welcome, including new graduates.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Full-time salary of $75,000–$110,000 annually, based on experience.
- New graduates generally start toward the lower end of the range.
- Productivity bonuses available, with terms discussed during negotiations.
- Sign-on bonus open to negotiation.
- Relocation assistance open to negotiation.
- Group health insurance, including dental and vision.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plan.
Part-time compensation and benefit eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Candidates relocating from out of state are welcome to apply.
About the Area:
Los Alamos and Santa Fe offer two distinct northern New Mexico settings for your next career move. These opportunities may appeal to clinicians seeking a supportive professional community and a lifestyle outside a large metropolitan area.
Interview Process:
The process begins with a phone interview, followed by a video or in-person interview. Additional conversations may be arranged to ensure a strong fit.
Please include your preferred location and full-time or part-time availability when applying.
Skills
Patient CareNegotiation