Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN
Listed compensation
$50-$52/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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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
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).
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