Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,760 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

First-day medical, dental, and vision

Housing stipend and meals & incidenta­

License reimbursement

Relocation assistance

CEU allowance per year

401(k) plan

Disability and life insurance

Weekly direct deposit

Job summary

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel assignment in Gallup, New Mexico. You will deliver hands-on patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and help with implementing treatment plans to improve mobility and outcomes.

The position runs for 13 weeks, 40 hours per week, with dayshift hours and travel benefits. New grads are encouraged to apply and you will join a supportive team with nationwide opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Active (or pending) state PTA license.
• New graduates welcome.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under PT supervision
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans
• Monitor patient response and report progress to the PT
• Educate patients on exercises and functional mobility
• Document treatments accurately and timely

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree from PTA program

Job description

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Gallup, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Gallup, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
Guaranteed Hours: Yes (varies by assignment)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver hands‑on patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy direct patient interaction and flexible career opportunities. New graduate PTAs are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under PT supervision
• Assist with implementing individualized treatment plans
• Monitor patient response and report progress to the PT
• Educate patients on exercises and functional mobility
• Document treatments accurately and timely

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited PTA program
• Active (or pending) state PTA license
• New graduates welcome
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay packages
• Guaranteed hours (assignment-dependent)
• First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Housing stipend and meals & incidentals (travel roles)
• License reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• $1,200 CEU allowance per year
• 401(k) plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Weekly direct deposit

Why Work With Us

• Supportive recruiter partnership
• Transparent pay packages
• Nationwide opportunities
• Clinician-focused support

Critical Connection, inc Job ID #18997600. 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: Therapy:PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA),07:00:00-15:00:00

About Critical Connection, inc

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