Physical Therapist Assistant

0090 Presbyterian System Services; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 33,434 - 51,067; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

0090 Presbyterian System Services in Clovis, NM is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient recovery through guided therapeutic interventions. In this full-time role, you will work closely with a Physical Therapist and an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient mobility and quality of life.

Candidates are required to have less than one year of physical therapy experience and a foundational understanding of physical therapy principles. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered, including educational development and loan forgiveness opportunities.

Qualifications

• Less than one year of physical therapy experience required.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of physical therapy principles.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient treatment using therapeutic interventions.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development to deliver effective care.
• Supports the implementation of comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
• Promotes patient independence by connecting them with resources.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Supports discharge planning and patient advocacy.
• Provides care across various settings, including outpatient and community-based environments.

Skills

Physical therapy principles

Patient data interpretation

Job description

Location

2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Clovis, NM 88101-9412

Compensation

Pay Range: Minimum Offer $24.27 Maximum Offer $37.07

Summary

Build Your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient recovery through guided therapeutic interventions that improve mobility, function, and quality of life across a variety of care settings. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity

Full time

FTE: 1.00

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) on our team, you’ll play a vital, hands‑on role in helping patients recover strength, mobility, and independence. This is a highly collaborative and rewarding opportunity to work closely with a Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team, build your clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives every day.

• Provides patient treatment using a variety of therapeutic interventions to support recovery of physical function and management of developmental conditions.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan to deliver age‑appropriate, effective care.
• Supports the development and implementation of comprehensive rehabilitation programs addressing physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Promotes patient and caregiver independence by connecting them with appropriate resources and support services.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary care teams involved in patient treatment.
• Supports discharge planning by working toward goals established at evaluation and throughout the episode of care.
• Advocates for patients to ensure access to appropriate care, services, and resources.
• Provides care across multiple settings, including inpatient, outpatient, long‑term care, and community‑based environments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Less than one year of physical therapy experience required.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of physical therapy principles, including how and why treatments are performed, with ability to interpret patient data under supervision.

EEO Statement

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED.

Employer Health and Safety

PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.