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San Bruno, California

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$52/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN

Are you a skilled PTA looking for a high-impact role in a prime Peninsula location? San Bruno Skilled Nursing is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. Conveniently located near the 380 freeway and El Camino Real, we offer a collaborative clinical environment with an easy commute from San Francisco, South San Francisco, and Millbrae.

The Opportunity

  • Compensation Starting@ $50-$52+ per hour
  • Schedule: PRN

The Clinical Edge: Join a permanent, in-house rehabilitation team that prioritizes patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Your Impact

Direct Care: Deliver high-quality treatments following physician-approved plans to improve and restore resident mobility and function.

  • Team Synergy: Participate in multidisciplinary conferences to coordinate comprehensive patient recovery.
  • Advocacy & Education: Mentor Restorative Aides and provide caregiver training to support successful discharges.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with California PT Board requirements.

Why San Bruno Skilled Nursing?

  • Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a welcoming, experienced rehabilitation team.
  • Premier Workplace: Enjoy a positive, high-energy environment with consistent employee recognition.
  • Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and opportunities to strengthen your clinical skills.

Qualifications

Valid California PTA License.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality physical therapy treatments to improve resident mobility and function according to physician-approved plans. Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and provide training to caregivers and restorative aides.

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationMentoringMobility restoration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 36 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 14% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,505 salary observations; 3,866 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,723 salary observations; 56,085 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 ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 10 employers

5
<$80k
9
$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
55%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Interface Rehab · Healdsburg, California

$55-$65/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PD)Per Diem

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 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in San Bruno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.39M
Typical market rent
$3,359/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

PRN schedule
Ongoing training and professional development
Collaborative in-house rehabilitation team