Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Outpatient Ortho/Pelvic Health
Listed compensation
$64k-$78k
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Outpatient Orthopedics & Pelvic Health (Paid Specialty Mentorship)
- Location: San Rafael, CA
- Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN (25+ hours/week)
- Compensation: $64,000 – $78,000 / year (Full-Time) | $48.00 – $55.00 / hour (PRN / Part-Time)
About the Role
Tired of the 20-patient-a-day insurance mill? Welcome to 100% 1-on-1 patient care.
Pelvic Path is a boutique, cash-based outpatient practice in San Rafael, CA seeking a California-licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with a background or interest in outpatient orthopedics who is excited to expand their skill set into Pelvic Health.
We operate completely outside the high-volume insurance model. We don't double-book, we don't use aides to run treatments, and we don't rush through high-volume schedules. Every appointment is 60 full minutes dedicated entirely to one patient.
No prior pelvic health experience required! New grads and orthopedic PTAs are welcome to apply. We provide a fully paid, structured internal mentorship program and covered continuing education coursework (CEUs) to ensure you feel confident and supported every step of the way.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
100% 1-on-1 Patient Care: Guaranteed 60-minute sessions for every treatment. Zero double-booking, low volume, and no burnout.
Paid Specialty Certification & CEUs: Full clinical mentorship plus covered external coursework to launch your specialty career in pelvic floor physical therapy.
Zero Insurance Hassles: Cash-based practice model means minimal chart burden, no insurance quotas, and zero time spent fighting payors.
Work-Life Balance & Schedule Flexibility: Flexible shift options (Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN 25+ hours) that respect your personal time.
Calm Clinical Environment: Work in a tranquil, nature-inspired clinic alongside supportive, passionate clinical leaders in Marin County.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, 60-minute 1-on-1 treatments to outpatient orthopedic and pelvic health patients under PT supervision.
- Progress individualized plan of care goals, therapeutic exercise programs, and functional movement strategies.
- Gradually integrate pelvic health patients across all genders with direct, hands-on guidance from senior clinicians.
- Maintain clear, concise clinical documentation in our modern EMR platform.
- Foster an empathetic, empowering, and safe environment for patients receiving specialty care.
Qualifications & Skills
Licensure
Active (or pending) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state of California.
Experience
- Strong interest or background in outpatient orthopedic care (New Grad PTAs welcome!).
- Specialization: Genuine interest in gaining pelvic health specialization (treating all genders).
Skills
Strong communication skills, high empathy, and a patient-centered clinical approach.
Compensation & Benefits
- Full-Time Base Salary: $64,000 – $78,000 / year (commensurate with experience)
- Part-Time / PRN Rate: $48.00 – $55.00 / hour
- Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package + paid company holidays
- Education Allowance: Covered CEU fees, paid specialty training, and structured clinical mentorship
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) program available
How to Apply
Ready to leave high-volume clinic burnout behind and build a high-demand clinical specialty? Apply today with your resume!
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active or pending Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in California. A strong interest in outpatient orthopedics and pelvic health is required, with no prior pelvic health experience necessary.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 30 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 20% have no call, 37% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,500 salary observations; 3,834 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 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 California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Outpatient Ortho/Pelvic Health at Ignite Human Capital a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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