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Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

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Slate Healthcare, LLC

Artesia, NM (In Person)

$104,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 03/19/2026 (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

Travel•
Physical Therapy Assistant Gross Weekly:
$2,000 (W2: $600 +
Stipend:
$1,400)
Contract Length:
13 weeks (possible extension)
Guaranteed Hours:
40
Hours Shift:
M-F 8-5 with Weekend Rotation (1 every 5
  • covering inpatient units.
Location:
Artesia, NM Artesia has modules that must be completed prior to the clinician working the floor. Email sent from sflorez@artesiageneral.com. Modules take around 20 hours to complete. Client allows for billing of module work up to 6 hours.
  • # of patients treated per day: 8 to 10.
  • General Certification Requirements:
    PTA State License, BLS,
  • Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Total joints, back/shoulder/foot pain, some neuro (TBI, stroke, Parkinson's).
Pt Pop:
Juvenile (typically 5+
  • Geriatrics.
  • Job Duties:
    Implement individualized treatment plans, monitor patient progress, report progress to PT, guide patient through functional exercises and equipment use, document patient progress, and maintain open communication with PT and patient.
  • Acute Inpatient, Acute Rehab, Skilled, Outpatient?
: Mixed, primarily hospital based outpatient PT, with a chance to be asked to Submit your resume or for more information, contact Seth at seth@slatehealthcare.com Why Travel with Slate Healthcare? Slate Healthcare is where travel nurses thrive. We put our clinicians first—offering exceptional pay, nationwide opportunities, and personalized support from start to finish. ✅ Top-Tier Pay Packages ✅ Dedicated Recruiter Matching You with Your Ideal Assignments ✅ VIP Travel Support
  • Including Housing Guidance ✅ Comprehensive Benefits & Weekly Pay ✅ Contracts Nationwide for RNs, LPNs, and Allied Health Professionals AL01
Job Types:
Contract, Travel nursing
Pay:
$2,000.00 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Referral program Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Artesia, NM (Required)
Work Location:
On the road

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