Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant, LTAC – Gallup, New Mexico, United States. This travel temporary assignment begins 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,801 to $1,861 per week, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. The shift is 5x8 Days (08:00–16:30). Work setting is a Skilled Nursing Facility providing long-term acute care services.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,801–$1,861 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days (08:00–16:30)
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (LTAC)

Responsibilities
- Provide Physical Therapy Assistant services under the supervision of a physical therapist in an LTAC/skilled nursing setting.
- Implement and monitor treatment plans, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, and mobility activities.
- Assist with transfers, activities of daily living (ADLs), and functional mobility to promote independence.
- Document patient responses, progress, and outcomes; communicate changes to the PT and interdisciplinary team.
- Prepare treatment spaces and equipment, maintain clean/organized treatment areas, and follow infection control protocols.
- Ensure patient and staff safety during all therapy sessions and collaborate with nursing and therapy staff to optimize the care plan.

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in New Mexico or eligibility to practice in NM
- CPR/BLS certification
- Education: Associate degree from an accredited PTA program
- Experience: 1 year PTA or LTAC/skilled nursing experience preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a LTAC/skilled nursing environment and participate in a travel assignment

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Housing options and relocation support
- Extension opportunities within the assignment network
- Nationwide travel assignments across the program

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.