Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Job in Silver City, NM | Days (5x8)

Gila Regional Medical Center Silver City, NM
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Physical Therapy Assistant in Silver City, NM
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$1,922
Setting
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Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
12/07
Flexible
Contract
9 wks
Renewable
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This travel Physical Therapy Assistant job in Silver City, NM with Advantis Medical is a 9-week travel Physical Therapy Assistant contract at Gila Regional Medical Center. This role pays $1,922 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

In this travel Physical Therapy Assistant job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Physical Therapy Assistant job in Silver City, NM and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Gila Regional Medical Center
  • Location: Silver City, NM 88061
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 9 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (5x8)
  • Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
  • Setting: Contact for details

Responsibilities

  • Deliver hands-on treatment under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist, following each patient's established plan of care
  • Guide patients through therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, and functional mobility activities
  • Progress interventions within the established plan of care as patients advance, as directed by the supervising therapist
  • Monitor patient response during treatment and report progress and concerns to the supervising therapist

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy Assistant experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New Mexico and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs Near Silver City, NM

What license do I need for travel PTA jobs?
Nearly every state licenses or certifies PTAs, so you'll need that credential for the assignment state or a PT Compact privilege. The compact includes PTAs: your home state must be an active member, you must be licensed there (typically as your state of residence), have no discipline in the past two years, and the assignment state must be actively issuing. Our PT Compact guide walks through it.
What supervision do travel PTAs work under?
Supervision requirements depend on the state and setting. Some roles require the PT to be on site, while others allow general supervision with regular availability and check-ins. Ask how supervision is structured, how reassessments are handled, and how quickly you can reach the supervising PT when a patient's status changes.
What productivity and caseload should I expect on a travel PTA assignment?
It depends on the setting. SNF and outpatient jobs may use productivity or patients-per-day targets, inpatient rehab may involve a full daily treatment schedule across a wider acuity range, and home health is often organized around visits and travel time. Ask for the expected daily volume, documentation time, and ramp-up period before accepting.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Silver City, NM

New Mexico gives therapy travelers a setting where art, regional food, and dramatic landscapes are part of the state’s everyday identity. The Albuquerque metro includes rehabilitation connected with academic medicine, with physical and occupational therapy in Rio Rancho supporting recovery after injury and orthopedic care. Outside that clinical setting, Albuquerque’s neighborhoods and riverside landscape differ from Santa Fe’s galleries and historic center. Taos adds mountain scenery and a long artistic tradition, while southern New Mexico brings desert ranges and the dunes of White Sands. Red and green chile appear throughout local cooking, with farmers markets offering another introduction to regional food. Exploring cultural centers and museums can help visitors understand the communities behind the state’s familiar adobe buildings and desert imagery.

Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

$1,922per week
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