Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Start Date: 01-19-2026
End Date: 04-18-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 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
- Deliver compassionate, evidence-based physical therapy interventions under the supervision of the treating therapist
- Assist with patient assessments, document progress, and communicate changes to the clinical team
- Implement therapeutic exercises, functional training, and modalities to help patients regain mobility and independence
- Monitor patients closely for safety and progress, modifying treatments as directed
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and strategies to support recovery
- Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and support staff to create coordinated, patient-centered care plans
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with facility policies
Qualifications
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license or certification appropriate for New Mexico
- Active NM caregivers account required for agencies
- Current BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
- Previous experience in outpatient or rehabilitation settings preferred
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team
- Professional, reliable, and patient-focused attitude
Education
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program or equivalent
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of therapeutic exercise techniques and functional training
- Familiarity with mobility aids, gait training, and transfers
- Ability to perform basic patient assessments and document clinical progress
- Comfortable using electronic medical records and following facility protocols
- Good clinical judgment, safety awareness, and patient education skills
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to make your travel life easier
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you stay healthy on and off the clock
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
- Life Insurance for added peace of mind
- Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and support for your move
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
- A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your contributions
Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque is a playground for outdoor lovers and culture seekers alike. Explore the Sandia Mountains and take the Sandia Peak Tramway for sweeping views, wander historic Old Town for shops and cuisine, hike the trails at Petroglyph National Monument, stroll along the Rio Grande Bosque, visit the ABQ BioPark and museums, or plan a weekend road trip along Route 66. If you’re here in October, the International Balloon Fiesta is a must-see spectacle.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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