Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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
- Provide skilled therapeutic interventions under the direction of a licensed PT
- Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, functional mobility and ADL training
- Monitor and document patient response to treatment and report changes
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update care plans
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety strategies
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and comply with facility policies
Qualifications
- Active or eligible Physical Therapist Assistant license for New Mexico (NM)
- Completion of an accredited PTA program
- BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- Previous PTA experience in outpatient/rehab settings preferred
- Ability to work all scheduled days (Sunday through Saturday coverage required)
- Agencies must have NM caregivers account as noted in facility requirements
Education
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong patient-handling and therapeutic exercise skills
- Familiarity with mobility aids, modalities and documentation standards
- Good clinical judgment and ability to follow PT care plans
- Effective communication and patient education skills
- Comfort working in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment
Benefits
- Competitive pay that values your skills and experience
- Generous housing stipend options for travel clinicians
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
- Paid Time Off so you can recharge when you need it
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to ease transitions
- Travel reimbursement and support for contract logistics
- A supportive team that values YOU and your growth
Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM
Explore Albuquerque’s highlights on your days off: ride the Sandia Peak Tram for stunning sunset views, hike the trails of the Sandia Mountains or the Rio Grande Bosque, wander Old Town Albuquerque for local shops and Southwestern cuisine, visit Petroglyph National Monument for outdoor history, or take a day trip to Santa Fe for art and galleries. If your timing is right, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a must-see.
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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