Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,681 per week in Los Alamos, NM

Physical Therapy Assistant

Location: Los Alamos, NM

Agency: Towne U.S. LLC

Pay: $1,681 per week

Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: 9/14/2026

About the Position

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Towne U.S. LLC to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Los Alamos, New Mexico, 87544!

Physical Therapist (PT) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) 

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate  Physical Therapist (PT)to join a collaborative therapy team within a skilled nursing facility. This role focuses on providing high-quality rehabilitation services to short-term rehab patients and long-term residents, helping them regain mobility, function, and independence.  

The PT will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver skilled interventions designed to restore functional abilities, improve safety, and enhance quality of life. This setting requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage a productive caseload.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care  

• Provide skilled interventions targeting gait, transfers, balance, strength, endurance, and functional mobility  

• Implement fall prevention strategies and recommend adaptive equipment  

• Educate patients and caregivers on safe mobility and home exercise programs  

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including OT, SLP, nursing, and case management  

• Supervise and direct PTAs in accordance with state practice guidelines  

• Complete accurate and timely documentation including evaluations, progress notes, recerts, and discharge summaries  

• Maintain productivity while ensuring patient-centered care  

Ideal Candidate:  

• Active PT license in practicing state  

• SNF or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred  

• Strong clinical reasoning and time management skills  

• Comfortable managing both short-term rehab and long-term resident caseloads  

This is an excellent opportunity for a PT who is passionate about geriatric rehabilitation and making a meaningful impact on patients’ functional outcomes in a supportive, team-oriented environment.  

About Towne U.S. LLC

Towne U.S. is a proud member of the Towne Family of Companies, which has been building community and opportunity since 1991. Born from a commitment to people-first values, Towne U.S. extends the Towne legacy into the world of healthcare staffing—specializing in placing travel physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and allied professionals across the United States.

With a foundation rooted in over three decades of operational excellence and service, Towne U.S. brings a uniquely personal approach to travel healthcare. Each provider is supported by a dedicated Journey Advisor, ensuring transparency, trust, and tailored guidance throughout every assignment.

Our mission is simple: connect passionate professionals with life-changing opportunities—while being radically transparent every step of the way. As part of the Towne Family, we inherit a deep tradition of integrity, compassion, and operational excellence, and we strive to embody those values in everything we do.

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