Travel Physical Therapy Assistant LTAC Job

Healthforce; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated support throughout the LTAC

Housing options

Relocation assistance

Extension opportunities

Recruiter support

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel LTAC assignment in Gallup, NM. The position starts 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks, offering weekly pay and guaranteed hours of 35, with a 5x8 day shift from 08:00 to 16:30 in a Skilled Nursing Facility LTAC setting.

Required are an active NM PTA license (or eligibility), CPR/BLS, and an associate degree in PTA; travel LTAC or skilled nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in NM or eligibility.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• 1 year PTA or LTAC/skilled nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide PTA services under supervision of a PT in LTAC/skilled nursing setting.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans with therapeutic exercises and mobility activities.
• Assist with transfers and ADLs to promote independence.
• Document patient responses and outcomes; communicate with PT and team.
• Prepare treatment spaces and maintain infection control.
• Ensure safety and collaborate with nursing and therapy staff.

Skills

Active NM PTA license

CPR/BLS certification

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in PTA

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapy Assistant, LTAC – Gallup, New Mexico, United States. This travel temporary assignment begins 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,801 to $1,861 per week, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. The shift is 5x8 Days (08:00–16:30). Work setting is a Skilled Nursing Facility providing long-term acute care services.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,801–$1,861 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 Days (08:00–16:30)
• Start date: 10/26/2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (LTAC)

Responsibilities

• Provide Physical Therapy Assistant services under the supervision of a physical therapist in an LTAC/skilled nursing setting.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, and mobility activities.
• Assist with transfers, activities of daily living (ADLs), and functional mobility to promote independence.
• Document patient responses, progress, and outcomes; communicate changes to the PT and interdisciplinary team.
• Prepare treatment spaces and equipment, maintain clean/organized treatment areas, and follow infection control protocols.
• Ensure patient and staff safety during all therapy sessions and collaborate with nursing and therapy staff to optimize the care plan.

Requirements

• Active Physical Therapy Assistant license in New Mexico or eligibility to practice in NM
• CPR/BLS certification
• Education: Associate degree from an accredited PTA program
• Experience: 1 year PTA or LTAC/skilled nursing experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a LTAC/skilled nursing environment and participate in a travel assignment

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Fast credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Housing options and relocation support
• Extension opportunities within the assignment network
• Nationwide travel assignments across the program

PAY DISCLAIMER

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.