Travel Physical Therapist Assistant, Acute Care Hospital - $1,470 per week

American Consultants is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Physical Therapy Assistant Discipline:

Therapy Start Date:

08/03/2026 Duration:

13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift:

8 hours, days Employment Type:

Travel Job Opportunity – Physical Therapist Assistant – Albuquerque, NM 87102

Start Date:

August 3, 2026 Location:

Albuquerque, New Mexico Schedule:

Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 16:30), 13-week assignment. Patient ratio of 4:1 during weekdays, 1:1 on weekends. Approximately 8 visits per day with a daily census of 175. Highlights:

Acute care hospital setting treating adult and geriatric patient populations First-time travelers welcome with minimum 1 year of experience Comprehensive 24-hour orientation with 2-3 hours of onsite module training One pre-approved time off period available during contract Interdisciplinary support with physical therapy team Diverse case mix including post-operative rehabilitation, total joint replacements, neurological conditions, and trauma care Requirements:

New Mexico PTA license required (pending license acceptable with 2-3 week ETA; must be obtained prior to start date) Minimum 1 year of PTA experience required BLS certification current and valid Experience with electronic charting systems required Acute care experience strongly preferred Must reside at least 50 miles from assignment location Ability to complete required health screenings and lab work within 48 business hours of contract signature Why Join Us?

This travel PTA position offers an excellent opportunity to gain acute care experience in a dynamic hospital environment while working with diverse patient diagnoses including orthopedic, neurological, and post-surgical cases. You'll receive comprehensive orientation and work alongside an interdisciplinary team dedicated to quality patient outcomes. Competitive compensation package with travel benefits and scheduling flexibility make this an ideal assignment for PTAs looking to advance their careers.

American Consultants Job ID #18632306. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapy:Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA),07:00:00-15:00:00 About American Consultants

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people. Benefits

Medical benefits Dental benefits Life insurance Weekly pay License and certification reimbursement Holiday Pay 401k retirement plan Referral bonus