Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job
Physical Therapy Assistant, LTAC, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Start date 08/17/2026. This is a 13-week travel assignment in a skilled nursing setting. Weekly pay range $1,318–$1,365 per week with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift is 5x8 days, typically 08:00–16:30. The assignment supports a long-term acute care rehabilitation program serving medically complex patients.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,318–$1,365 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: LTAC rehabilitation within a skilled nursing setting
- Agency requirement: Agencies must have NM Caregivers account
Responsibilities
- Assist the supervising physical therapist in evaluating and treating patients in the LTAC/skilled nursing rehab program.
- Implement treatment plans including therapeutic exercises, gait training, ROM, and modality delivery per the plan of care.
- Monitor patient responses, vital signs as appropriate, and safety during therapy sessions; report changes to the supervising PT.
- Document treatment provided and patient progress clearly and timely; maintain accurate records per policy.
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and functional goals; support discharge planning and care coordination with the rehab team.
- Maintain a safe and organized therapy space, manage equipment, and adhere to infection control and privacy guidelines.
Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in New Mexico (or eligibility to obtain)
- Ability to work in a LTAC/skilled nursing rehabilitation setting
- Availability for a 5x8 day schedule with guaranteed 35 hours per week
- Eligibility to work in the United States for a travel assignment
- Agencies must have NM Caregivers account (per job notes)
Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment with a defined 13-week contract
- Guaranteed hours during the assignment
- Dedicated recruiter and assignment support throughout the engagement
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing coordination and support for the duration of the assignment
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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.
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