Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - $5,000 Sign on Bonus, Valencia County
Listed compensation
$65K - $80K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Corus Home Health in Albuquerque, where your skills as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) help patients heal at home, regain independence, and stay connected to the life they love. As part of a collaborative, tight-knit team, you’ll deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the Albuquerque metro and surrounding counties.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide in-home physical therapy treatments as delegated by a licensed Physical Therapist
- Support individualized care plans and track patient progress toward functional goals
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility, and home safety
- Communicate observations clearly with supervising PT and interdisciplinary team
- Document all visits and care provided in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
- Travel to patient homes throughout the service area (mileage reimbursed)
- Participate in team meetings, care planning, and ongoing education
- Uphold agency standards for compassionate, respectful, and compliant care
Requirements
- What We’re Looking For
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state of New Mexico
- Experience in home health preferred, but not required — mentoring is available
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Comfort working independently in patient homes
- Commitment to safety, quality, and patient dignity
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation
Why Join Us
At Corus Home Health, we’re proud to bring healing home — and to do it with heart. Backed by CareM’s mission to bring out the courage in others, we serve with empathy, innovation, and integrity. You’ll find:
- A supportive, mentorship-driven culture
- Flexible scheduling that respects your life outside of work
- Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time
CEU Support and Opportunities for Growth
- A workplace that values your voice, your ideas, and your purpose.
- Here, you’re not just treating patients — you’re building relationships and making recovery personal.
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)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $65k–$80k | Physical Therapy median $75k (middle half $64k–$79k)59 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$79k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Mexico | 112 active | 22,032 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - $5,000 Sign on Bonus, Valencia County at Corus Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
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