Job Description
Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Grants, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements Specialty Physical Therapist Discipline Therapy Start Date 06/01/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Grants, New Mexico Setting Inpatient & Outpatient Shift: Days | 8-Hour Shifts Contract Type: Travel Therapy | 13 Weeks Looking for a contract that gives you a strong mix of acute care and outpatient experience while surrounded by some of the most unique scenery in the Southwest? This PT opportunity in Grants, New Mexico offers a broad caseload, supportive hospital environment, and the chance to work closely with patients across multiple stages of recovery. This role is ideal for therapists who enjoy variety, independence, and building strong patient relationships in a community-based setting. New graduates with strong clinical rotations are encouraged to apply. Position Overview The Physical Therapist is responsible for restoring function, improving mobility, reducing pain, and helping patients regain independence through individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Caseload includes both inpatient and outpatient populations with a wide variety of orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, and general medical conditions. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans Deliver therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, gait training, balance training, and functional mobility interventions Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and injury prevention Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case management, and interdisciplinary teams Maintain accurate and timely documentation Supervise PTAs and support staff when appropriate Ensure a safe and compliant clinical environment Requirements Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program Active New Mexico PT license or eligibility to obtain one Previous inpatient, rehab, or outpatient experience preferred New graduates with strong clinical rotations welcome Strong communication and patient care skills Location Highlights – Grants, NM Grants is located along historic Route 66 in western New Mexico and is known for its incredible desert landscapes, hiking, and outdoor adventure opportunities. About 1 hour west of Albuquerque Near El Malpais National Monument for lava fields, caves, and hiking Close to Mount Taylor for mountain scenery and outdoor recreation Great location for travelers who enjoy nature, photography, camping, and road trips through the Southwest This contract offers a great balance of clinical variety, lower cost of living, and access to some of the most scenic areas in the region. About Ardor Health Solutions Ardor Health Solutions formed in 2001 and remains a privately held medical staffing business owned and operated by the same family. Over the years we have expanded our staffing and recruiting capabilities to include therapy services, nursing services, and all allied services. If you would like the personal service that comes with a staff of recruiters that have an average tenure with the company between 5 and 15 years, and the knowledge of our client services representatives with similar experience, there is no need to look any further. At Ardor Health Solutions you can expect better than average pay packages, extraordinary benefits, and the peace of mind that you will not be forgotten once you start your assignment. Perhaps that is why so many of our caregivers have completed more than a dozen different assignments with us over our long history. Ardor Health is pleased to offer a free medical insurance plan in addition to major medical plans. Please contact a recruiter for more details on the free medical plan and/or any other general inquiries. One final fact about Ardor Health Solutions. We have been paying our caregivers weekly since 2001, and we have never, ever, missed a payroll. If you are currently on an assignment with us, thank you. If you have traveled with us before, we would like to welcome you back. If you have never traveled with us, give us a try. You will not be disappointed. Benefits Weekly pay Holiday Pay Pet insurance Referral bonus Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 License and certification reimbursement Life insurance Discount program