Physical Therapist Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS
Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?
What We're About
We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.
Requirements
You care.
Position Summary
Provides patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist and in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements and Company policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values, and standards of ethical behavior.
Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Assists co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.
Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.
- Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications
Graduate of an Accredited Assistant Program
- Successful completion of certificate/state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety.
Must have current registration/licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant
Benefits
- Medical insurance with Rx benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision care
- Paid vacation
Key Responsibilities
Provides patient care and related activities as directed by a licensed therapist in accordance with medical practices and company policies. Ensures residents are treated with dignity and respect while maintaining a professional and cooperative environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $73k (middle half $67k–$79k)81 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Mexico | 110 active | 21,549 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $2k sign-on | New Mexico Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 23% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,629 in the last 30 days | 4,305 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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