Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$140k-$170k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Excellent Full Benefits Package, Competitive Compensation/Bonus Structure, Relocation Assistance and much more!)
We are seeking a full-time skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team, providing exceptional care directly in patients' homes locally.
This role requires a dedicated professional who is committed to improving patients' quality of life through personalized physical therapy services.
Position Responsibilities
Delivering skilled physical therapy interventions, including exercises and stretches, aimed at enhancing patients' mobility and function.
- Creating and executing individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs and goals.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated patient care.
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of California.
- Valid CA Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Up-to-date BLS (CPR) / ACLS certification.
- Valid Driver's License along with auto-insurance.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will deliver skilled interventions and exercises to improve patient mobility and function in their homes. They are also responsible for creating and executing individualized treatment plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of California and possess a valid CA Fingerprint Clearance Card. Additionally, applicants are required to have up-to-date BLS/ACLS certification and a valid driver's license with auto insurance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,312 salary observations; 4,524 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,948 salary observations; 63,515 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $94k nationally (+25%)1,312 state / 12,948 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$140k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,733 active | 21,590 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,550 in the last 30 days | 4,334 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top PTA Jobs
21 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
19 jobs · 11 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
20 jobs · 11 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
$34-$42/hrPhysical Therapist Assistant ( Full Time)
$38-$42/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in San Jose
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.29M≈ 9.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,582/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 110.4
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.