Description

Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Roswell, NM
Agency: Towne U.S. LLC
Pay: $1,681 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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.