Travel Wound Care Physical Therapist - $2,518 per week Job at American Traveler, Albuquerque, NM

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  • American Traveler
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Physical Therapist
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Start Date: 11/03/2025
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for inpatient and outpatient wound care with at least 1 year of experience and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

  • Position is based in a Level I Trauma, acute care, teaching, and children's hospital
  • Primary service is inpatient rehab with wound care for both acute and complex outpatients
  • Covers wound care needs including debridement, advanced dressing selection, and wound vacs
  • Partners with surgical teams such as plastic surgery, trauma, vascular, orthopedics, and others
  • Cases include complex traumatic, surgical, and chronic wounds such as venous and arterial ulcers
  • No weekend, call, or floating requirements
  • Day shifts, either 5x8 or 4x10 schedules are available
  • Uses Cerner for charting; EMR experience preferred
  • Position does not accept local candidates living within 75 miles of the facility
  • Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and reassessment of care for wound management patients
  • Procedures include NPWT, assistive device training, pain and sensory assessment, and skin integrity management
  • Works closely with multidisciplinary surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes
  • Day-to-day documentation is completed in Cerner
  • Ceil blue scrubs required
  • COVID vaccine is mandatory unless an exemption is completed
  • First-time travelers are accepted
  • RTO for more than 7 days requires approval and no RTO allowed in first or last 7 days of contract
  • Travelers must be fully available for onboarding and compliance within the first 1-2 weeks after signing
  • Perm employees may return as travelers if they have been away for at least 12 months

Requirements

  • Current BLS certification required
  • NM physical therapy license required or must be obtained before start (pending license accepted)
  • At least 1 year of experience in physical therapy, with wound care experience preferred
  • New graduates will be considered
  • Ability to perform selective debridement, advanced dressing selection, NPWT, and complex wound management
  • Completion of COVID vaccination or approved exemption form required
  • Driver’s license or written transportation plan required if no valid DL is available for compliance
  • License required if applicable

Benefits

  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-610999. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

Job Tags

Daily paid, Permanent employment, Contract work, Local area, Shift work, Day shift,

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