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American Homecare
Los Angeles, CA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist 8.5 Work-LifePart-time

Listed compensation

$40.00–$50.00 /hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Are You Ready to Lead in Healthcare? We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our outstanding healthcare team!

Salary Range: $40.00-$50.00 per hour - based on experience

We are passionate about providing high-quality care and fostering a compassionate, family-oriented environment. We believe in building a positive and collaborative culture that prioritizes trust, communication, and person-centered care.

What Makes Us Special?

  • UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
  • Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
  • Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.
  • Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

Are you ready to contribute to a team, committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual’s unique talent?

If yes, here’s how you will contribute to the team:

As the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you will assist in the delivery of physical therapy services to patients in accordance with established treatment plans and goals. Your role will focus on promoting mobility, strength, and overall functional independence for patients, while ensuring they receive the highest level of personalized care.

Your Key Responsibilities Include

  • Direct Patient Care: Assisting in the implementation of physical therapy treatment plans developed by the physical therapist.
  • Conducting therapy sessions with patients to improve their physical function and mobility.
  • Monitoring patient progress and documenting changes in their condition.
  • Documentation: Log clinical notes accurately and promptly using our EMR - KanTime.
  • Education and Training: Educating patients and their families about exercises, activities, and techniques to improve function.
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to assess patient needs and provide holistic care.
  • Maintaining accurate patient records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements governing physical therapy services and home health policies.

Must Have

  • 1-3 years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
  • Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program.
  • Current and unencumbered Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state.
  • Knowledge of physical therapy principles, practices, and techniques.
  • Familiarity with Home Health or Home Care environments and regulations.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with elderly or disabled patients.
  • Familiarity with rehabilitation equipment and modalities.
  • Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid therapy regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in delivering physical therapy services by implementing treatment plans to promote patient mobility and functional independence. Responsibilities include conducting therapy sessions, documenting progress in KanTime EMR, and educating patients and families.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program and a current, unencumbered state license. Candidates must have 1-3 years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant, preferably within home health environments.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical Therapy ImplementationPatient MonitoringClinical DocumentationPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationEMR ProficiencyHome Health CareMobility Improvement

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 35 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 14% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,525 salary observations; 3,912 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

American Homecare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 5 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at American Homecare a 8.5 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.

Top PTA Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 10 employers

7
<$80k
7
$80k-90k
3
$90k-100k
1
$101k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
65%
CME allowance
60% this job
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$55-$65/hr
#2

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Interface Rehab · Murrieta, California

$38-$42/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48.76/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.5
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About American Homecare

Hospitals and Health Care
Lincolnwood, IL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

UKG Wallet
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Professional Development
Continuing Education & Training