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Physical Therapist Assistant Student Loan Assistance Program
About the Role
Full-time inpatient rehab PTA in Las Cruces, NM. Student loan repayment program. Part-time and per diem options available.
Join Ernest Health as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Loan Repayment, Full-Time in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. Physical Therapist Assistant - Full Time - Las Cruces, New Mexico Part Time and Per Diem options available. Student Loan Contribution Payment Program available!
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options
- Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ernest Health in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant implements treatment plans and performs physical therapy procedures under the direction of a supervising physical therapist. They are responsible for recording patient responses to treatment and reporting outcomes to the supervising therapist.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant and possess Basic Life Support/CPR certification. One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
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 down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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