Physical Therapy Assistant

Company: Medical Solutions Direct Hire
Location: Artesia
Posted on: February 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Artesia, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant - Discipline: Therapy - Duration: Ongoing - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Staff Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Opportunity – Artesia, New Mexico Direct Hire | Full-Time | Day Shift Job Description A community-focused healthcare organization in Artesia, New Mexico is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a permanent, full-time role primarily supporting hospital-based outpatient physical therapy services, with occasional flex to inpatient MedSurg/Rehab units as needed. This role provides hands-on patient care across a broad age range and diagnosis mix, working under a physician referral and physical therapist plan of care, in compliance with New Mexico state laws and within the scope of PTA practice. Position Overview - Permanent, full-time direct-hire role - Start date: ASAP - Specialty: Physical Therapy (PTA) - Primary setting: Hospital-based outpatient PT - Flex coverage: Inpatient MedSurg/Rehab as needed - Patients treated per day: 8–10 Shift Details: - Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00a–5:00p - Department closed daily from 12:00p–1:00p for lunch - Weekend rotation: Approximately 1 weekend every 5 weeks (covering inpatient units) Compensation & Incentives - Pay range: $29.20 – $33.99 per hour (based on experience) - Up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus - Relocation assistance available up to $8,000 (with receipts) Key Responsibilities - Provide skilled physical therapy treatments addressing functional mobility, strength, balance, ambulation, sensation, wounds, and motor function - Follow individualized plans of care with measurable functional goals - Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising therapist - Complete clear, timely documentation in compliance with APTA guidelines and billing requirements - Maintain confidentiality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance - Etc. Requirements - Graduate of a nationally accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program - Eligible for licensure with the New Mexico State Physical Therapy Board - BLS Certification (required prior to start) - Minimum of 1 year of outpatient PT experience preferred but new grads encourage to apply. Why This Opportunity This role is ideal for PTAs seeking stability, professional growth, and variety within a hospital-based outpatient setting. The department offers a collaborative team environment, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to treat a diverse patient population. Why Artesia, New Mexico - Small-community feel with strong local support - Opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered care - Access to outdoor recreation and a lower cost of living 950863 Selected candidates will be contacted directly to discuss experience, background, and next steps in the interview process. About Medical Solutions Direct Hire At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.

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