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Sierra Home Health and Hospice
Las Cruces, New Mexico

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

About the Role

Sierra Home Health in Truth or Consequences is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our compassionate and collaborative home health team. As a valued member of our tight-knit staff, you'll enjoy flexible scheduling, supportive leadership, and a high level of autonomy — all while serving your local community with integrity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver in-home physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Willingness to travel to Truth or Consequences one to two days a week with mileage compensation
  • Carry out treatment plans to help patients regain mobility, function, and independence
  • Communicate progress and changes in patient condition to the supervising therapist
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safety practices
  • Document visits and progress notes accurately and on time
  • Participate in care team meetings and interdisciplinary planning
  • Uphold infection control and safety standards during all home visits
  • Maintain professional, compassionate rapport with patients and families

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in New Mexico
  • Previous experience in home health preferred, but not required
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Confidence working independently in the field
  • Adaptability to changing schedules and home environments
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver's license

Why Join Us

Sierra Home Health is part of a nonprofit healthcare organization managed by CareM. Our mission — to bring out the courage in others — guides everything we do. We offer a collaborative team culture, manageable caseloads, and leadership that supports you every step of the way.

  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Supportive team and leadership
  • Opportunities for impact in a respected, community-based organization

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careDocumentationInterpersonal skillsTreatment planningPatient education

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).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Las Cruces

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,446/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Las Cruces, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sierra Home Health and Hospice

Home Health Care Services
Las Cruces, New Mexico
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Supportive team and leadership