Sign upLog in
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs in New Mexico

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,812 per week in Artesia, NM

Malone Healthcare

  • Artesia, NM
  • 1 day ago
  • $1,812

Highlights

Experience treating total joint replacements, back, shoulder, or foot pain, and neurological conditions such as TBI, stroke, or Parkinson's disease. Gain diverse clinical experience across outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation settings within a supportive hospital environment.

Numbers & Facts

LocationArtesia, NM
Salary$1,812

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement individualized treatment plans and guide patients through functional exercises and equipment use
  • Monitor and document patient progress, reporting findings to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Treat approximately 8-10 patients per day across a mixed patient population ranging from juvenile (typically age 5+) to geriatric
  • Work primarily in a hospital-based outpatient PT setting, with the possibility of flexing into the inpatient Medical-Surgical/Rehab unit as needed
  • Maintain open communication with the supervising PT and patients throughout the course of care
  • Complete required facility onboarding modules prior to working the floor (up to 6 hours of module work)
Required Qualifications
  • Active New Mexico PTA State License required
  • Current BLS certification required
  • Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience outside of clinical rotations; outpatient experience strongly preferred
  • Candidates with inpatient-only experience may be considered
  • New Mexico Caregiver Background Fingerprint check must be completed in-state with results received prior to start date
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Experience treating total joint replacements, back, shoulder, or foot pain, and neurological conditions such as TBI, stroke, or Parkinson's disease
  • Outpatient PTA experience is strongly preferred; first-time travelers are welcome to apply
  • Familiarity with both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation settings
Why Join Us
  • Gain diverse clinical experience across outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation settings within a supportive hospital environment
  • Structured 1-2 shift orientation with a preceptor to support a smooth transition onto the floor


Similar Jobs