Location: Albuquerque, NM

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Not specified days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Day

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $39 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions under the direction of a physical therapist to help patients regain mobility and independence
• Implement and document treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust care as needed to achieve measurable outcomes
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safe mobility techniques to support long-term recovery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and adhere to facility policies and safety procedures

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license or certification; New Mexico licensure preferred or ability to obtain prior to start
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Experience working in rehabilitation or outpatient settings preferred
• Strong communication and patient education skills with a patient-centered approach
• Reliable, professional, and able to work as part of a collaborative care team

Education

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting or equivalent accredited program completion

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training
• Skilled in gait training, transfers, balance training, and use of assistive devices
• Ability to accurately document patient status, progress, and treatment plans
• Familiarity with safety protocols, infection control, and patient handling techniques
• Good clinical reasoning, time management, and teamwork abilities

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify paperwork
• Travel reimbursement to cover your commute and moving costs
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A supportive team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Explore Albuquerque’s highlights on your off days: stroll historic Old Town with its shops and adobe architecture, hike the trails of the Sandia Mountains or take the Sandia Peak Tramway for sweeping valley views, visit Petroglyph National Monument for unique rock art, enjoy the Rio Grande bosque parks and bike trails, and plan a day trip to Santa Fe for galleries, cuisine, and culture. If your timing’s right, the city is famous for year-round festivals and great Southwestern food.

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