Job Title
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Location
Artesia, NM | Primarily Hospital-Based Outpatient with Inpatient Flex
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (closed 12–1 PM for lunch) | Weekend rotation approximately 1 in every 5 weekends covering inpatient units | Holiday rotation may be required
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