Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant – LTAC travel assignment in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Start date: 09/14/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay: $1,466 to $1,551 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: 5x8 days with actual hours 08:00–16:30. Setting: skilled nursing facility with LTAC-focused therapy. This travel - temporary assignment is posted by Healthforce Healthcare LLC. Date posted: 09/09/2026; valid through: 12/12/2026.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,466–$1,551 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30)
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: LTAC-focused skilled nursing environment in Santa Fe, NM

Responsibilities
- Deliver physical therapy assistant services under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist within an LTAC/skilled nursing setting.
- Implement treatment plans including therapeutic exercises, ROM, strength training, gait training, balance activities, and functional mobility training.
- Monitor patient progress, document responses to therapy, adjust activities under PT direction, and communicate effectively with the care team.
- Assist with patient positioning, transfers, gait aid use, adaptive equipment, and safety protocols to prevent falls or injuries.
- Maintain accurate treatment notes, schedule and coordinate sessions, and ensure proper handoffs to nursing and therapy staff.
- Coordinate with staffing and agency requirements as described in the job notes (NM caregivers account).

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in New Mexico or eligible for licensure.
- Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
- Ability to work in a LTAC/skilled nursing setting and to cover the assigned shift (08:00–16:30).
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.
- If sourcing through an agency, the vendor must have an NM caregivers account.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Guaranteed hours and a clearly defined weekly schedule
- 13-week assignment with a defined start date

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.