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Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient - Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Presbyterian Healthcare Services·Rio Rancho, New Mexico

$23 - $35/hr·Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly
·0-2 yrs
·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides therapeutic interventions for the rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. They also coordinate patient care, ensure comprehensive rehabilitation programs, and act as a patient advocate.

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $24.27 Maximum Offer $41.33

Summary

Presbyterian is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant. As a Physical Therapists Assistant (PTA) you will be under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and apply a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders

Sign on and relocation benefits available to qualified candidates!

  • How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
  • 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 [https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional]
  • EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity

  • Full time
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Job
  • Exempt:
  • No
  • Work
  • Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

  • Treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served
  • Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient
  • Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.
  • Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.
  • Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.
  • Is a patient advocate.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long term care, community based care

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Physical Therapy
  • Physical Therapist Assistant NM License
  • Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, this level includes interpretation of data.
  • Basic computer skills required. Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting
  • BLS Required at time of Hire

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits. [https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/benefits]

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. 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.

We're determined to support new mexico's well-Being | presbyterian healthcare services

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy and possess a valid New Mexico Physical Therapist Assistant license. Basic computer skills and BLS certification at the time of hire are also required.

  • associate degree
  • BLS
  • Rehabilitation
  • EPIC
  • Patient care
  • Electronic charting
  • Discharge planning
  • Patient advocacy
  • Patient assessment
  • Interdisciplinary communication
  • Therapeutic interventions
  • Physical therapy
  • Growth and development principles

Benefits

  • Loan forgiveness
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness program
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Shift differentials
  • Malpractice liability insurance
  • Staff safety badge
  • On-site gyms
  • Mindfulness resources
  • Nutrition coaching

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$23 - $35/hr
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico...

Salary listed on 396 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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