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Ernest Health

Physical Therapist

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What they do

A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.

$95,959 / year median in New Mexico

+0% projected growth

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Salary Not Available

Position range in Las Cruces MSA $82k

  • $134k Per Year Physical Therapist
    Ernest Health
Occupation:

Physical Therapists

Location:

Las Cruces, NM

  • 88011
Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

09/01/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

Ernest Health

Web Site:

ernesthealth.com

Job #: 31870

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Job Description

Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Overview Physical Therapist

  • Full Time
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Advanced Care Hospital of Southern New Mexico we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization. We have a great full time opportunity for a Physical Therapist in New Mexico. At Advanced Care Hospital of Southern New Mexico, we are passionate about patient care! We provide critical care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning. At our 20-bed hospital, we provide specialized treatment in the Las Cruces and surrounding areas. Our hospital is the first hospital in New Mexico to earn The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Respiratory Failure and are a "Center of Excellence" for all respiratory failure patients, including those who require prolonged ventilator management and weaning. As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them. Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:
  • PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
  • Flexible and Health Saving account options available
  • Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401K with employer matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short-and-long term disability
  • Competitive compensation Wellness & Work Life balance:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
  • Earned Time Off
  • Start accruing vacation time on start date.
Professional Growth:
  • Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
  • Therapy Preceptor bonus program
  • Continuing education opportunities What you bring:
  • A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
  • Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
  • Current State Physical Therapist License.
  • Current CPR Additional Information
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Qualifications Required Skills:
  • Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
  • One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
  • Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
  • Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
  • Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  • Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice....

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