Job Description

Overview
Physical Therapy Assistant (LTAC) travel assignment in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Start date: 09/14/2026 for a 13-week duration. Weekly pay range: $1,354 to $1,409 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: 5x8 Days. Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility with long-term acute care components.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,354–$1,409 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility with LTAC capabilities

Responsibilities
- Assist licensed PT in evaluating and treating patients within a LTAC/SNF setting under supervision
- Implement treatment plans including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, ROM, and functional mobility activities
- Monitor patient responses, document progress, and communicate changes to the supervising clinician
- Ensure patient safety during all mobility and transfer activities; maintain equipment and therapy space
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support discharge planning and goal attainment
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory and facility policies

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapy Assistant license or eligibility to obtain licensure in the applicable state
- Graduation from an accredited PTA program
- CPR/BLS certification
- Ability to work in a long-term acute care / skilled nursing facility setting
- Willingness to work a 5x8 day shift schedule and travel assignment requirements

Benefits and Support
Assignment-specific benefits and support details are provided during the hiring process. You can expect dedicated recruiter assistance, onboarding support, and clear guidance throughout the travel 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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.