Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Geriatrics, Laboratory, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Physical Therapy
Start Date: August 3, 2026
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 16:30), 13-week assignment. Patient ratio of 4:1 during weekdays, 1:1 on weekends. Approximately 8 visits per day with a daily census of 175.
Highlights:- Acute care hospital setting treating adult and geriatric patient populations
- First-time travelers welcome with minimum 1 year of experience
- Comprehensive 24-hour orientation with 2-3 hours of onsite module training
- One pre-approved time off period available during contract
- Interdisciplinary support with physical therapy team
- Diverse case mix including post-operative rehabilitation, total joint replacements, neurological conditions, and trauma care
Requirements:- New Mexico PTA license required (pending license acceptable with 2-3 week ETA; must be obtained prior to start date)
- Minimum 1 year of PTA experience required
- BLS certification current and valid
- Experience with electronic charting systems required
- Acute care experience strongly preferred
- Must reside at least 50 miles from assignment location
- Ability to complete required health screenings and lab work within 48 business hours of contract signature
Why Join Us?This travel PTA position offers an excellent opportunity to gain acute care experience in a dynamic hospital environment while working with diverse patient diagnoses including orthopedic, neurological, and post-surgical cases. You'll receive comprehensive orientation and work alongside an interdisciplinary team dedicated to quality patient outcomes. Competitive compensation package with travel benefits and scheduling flexibility make this an ideal assignment for PTAs looking to advance their careers.