Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapy Assistant
Alamogordo, NM
Towne U.S. LLC
5x8 hrs, Days
$1,681/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingSkilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
Description
Physical Therapist (PT) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join a collaborative therapy team within a skilled nursing facility. This role focuses on providing high-quality rehabilitation services to short-term rehab patients and long-term residents, helping them regain mobility, function, and independence.
The PT will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver skilled interventions designed to restore functional abilities, improve safety, and enhance quality of life. This setting requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage a productive caseload.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
Provide skilled interventions targeting gait, transfers, balance, strength, endurance, and functional mobility
Implement fall prevention strategies and recommend adaptive equipment
Educate patients and caregivers on safe mobility and home exercise programs
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including OT, SLP, nursing, and case management
Supervise and direct PTAs in accordance with state practice guidelines
Complete accurate and timely documentation including evaluations, progress notes, recerts, and discharge summaries
Maintain productivity while ensuring patient-centered care
Ideal Candidate:
Active PT license in practicing state
SNF or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred
Strong clinical reasoning and time management skills
Comfortable managing both short-term rehab and long-term resident caseloads
This is an excellent opportunity for a PT who is passionate about geriatric rehabilitation and making a meaningful impact on patients’ functional outcomes in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Employer
Towne U.S. LLC
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About Alamogordo, NM
As a travel nurse in Alamogordo, NM here's what you should know:- Alamogordo's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 95°F, and winter lows can drop to around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Alamogordo.
- Alamogordo is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the desert climate.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses in Alamogordo.
- There are various restaurants offering local and international cuisine.
- The city has a growing art and music scene, and outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and exploring the nearby White Sands National Park are popular.
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