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Validation Associates
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Physical TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$35-$36/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Location: 101 Hospital Loop NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for a contractual position to assist in implementing treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping patients recover mobility, strength, and function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, and mobility activities
  • Monitor and document patient progress, reporting changes to the supervising PT
  • Educate patients and families on home exercise programs
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient records

Requirements

  • Active PTA license in the state of New Mexico
  • Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Current BLS certification
  • Prior clinical experience preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Physical TherapyTreatment PlanningPatient DocumentationPatient Education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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