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Las Cruces, New Mexico

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$31/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Now Hiring: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Make a lasting impact on young lives—help children reach their full potential!

Location: Las Cruces, NM

Position Type: Full-Time M-F Hours: Vary

Wage: $26.00 – $31.00 per hour

Driving Required | Open Until Filled

Position Summary

We’re looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who’s passionate about early childhood development and making a real difference. You'll help children reach their physical potential through individualized therapy programs and age-appropriate techniques. This is more than a job—it’s a mission!

Key Responsibilities

Support implementation of personalized therapeutic plans under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist

Assist in helping children improve motor function and physical capabilities

Provide center-based and home-based services

Maintain accurate documentation and participate in required training

Work professionally with colleagues, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Support a positive and inclusive environment for all children and families

Travel locally/statewide as needed to deliver services

Follow all safety, health, and documentation procedures

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Licenses/Certifications: License or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant with the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department: New Mexico Physical Therapy Board and work under the supervision of a licensed PT.

Background Checks

General Background Check

NM Department of Health Fingerprinting

Driving Record (MVR)

(Other federal-level clearances not required for this position)

What We’RE Looking For

Compassionate and team-oriented mindset

Strong communication and documentation skills

Professionalism and reliability

Respect for diversity and cultural inclusivity

Willingness to learn, grow, and support a child-focused mission

Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus, but not required

Why Join Us?

Be part of a passionate and mission-driven team

Make a direct impact on the lives of children and families

Work in a supportive, inclusive, and professional environment

Receive training and development opportunities

Flexible and Meaningful Work That Changes Lives

If you're ready to make a difference every single day, we want to hear from you. Join us in helping children grow stronger, happier, and more confident in their abilities.

Tresco is an EEO/AA employer. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Motor Function ImprovementTherapeutic PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient CareSpanish Bilingualism

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Tres a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

In New Mexico, the Physical Therapist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (49 salary observations; 223 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,915 salary observations; 59,745 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top PTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Infinity Rehab · Oakland, California

$40-$48.76/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$24-$32/hr
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends

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 Tres

Non-profit Organizations
Las Cruces, NM
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Training and development opportunities
Flexible and meaningful work