Physical Therapist in Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Carlsbad, NM
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,576/Per Week
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.40
- Weekly
- $2,576
- Yearly (full-time)
- $133,952
This job pays about $64.40/hour — 25% above the median for Physical Therapist jobs in New Mexico ($51.38/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist jobs in New Mexico right now
- 42 open Physical Therapist jobs in New Mexico from 8 agencies, 4 of them in Carlsbad.
- Pay in these listings: $35.78 – $74.22/hour, median $60.11/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in New Mexico: $51.38/hour ($106,870/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($70.69/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Physical Therapist supporting outpatient rehabilitation in Carlsbad, New Mexico. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, reduce pain, restore mobility, and help patients return to their daily activities. The schedule is primarily Monday through Thursday, with a shorter Friday shift and one Saturday worked each month. Inpatient and outpatient experience are required, with no on-call responsibilities.
Weather
Weather in Carlsbad is generally sunny and dry around this time of year, with comfortable daytime conditions and cooler evenings. The area’s arid climate typically means limited humidity and plenty of clear skies for exploring between shifts.
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Job Specifics
City and State: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Shift: 10-hour days; Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; one Saturday per month
Duration: 40 hours per week for 13 weeks
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