Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$45-$55/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join PACS as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time/PRN, $45-55/hr in Los Gatos, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $45 - $55/hr.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Rewards & Bonus Opportunities
- Continuing Education & Professional Development
- Career Growth Opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join PACS as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time/PRN, $45-55/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve patient mobility and functional independence. They are responsible for providing skilled therapeutic interventions, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current and active California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license. Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care are essential for success in this multidisciplinary team environment.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,631 salary observations; 3,158 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,771 salary observations; 46,774 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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