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San Diego, California

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34-$37/hr

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Job Description

If you’re a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who wants to empower patients to achieve meaningful outcomes through compassionate and patient-centered therapy—this is it.

In this role, you’ll provide physical therapy services to the adult/geriatric population, working closely with patients to improve independence, mobility, safety, and overall quality of life. You’ll have the opportunity to follow patient progress over time and deliver truly patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical environment.

Here’s your chance to focus on what matters most—quality outcomes, consistency of care, and clinical autonomy while making a meaningful difference every day.

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians feel supported, valued and empowered.

Why This Role Stands Out

Build meaningful relationships while helping individuals improve independence, mobility and overall quality of life

  • Enjoy flexible scheduling options and a supportive work environment designed to promote work-life balance
  • Provide personalized, patient-centered physical therapy focused on functional outcomes
  • Deliver high-quality care in a setting that values clinical excellence over high patient volume

Thrive in a collaborative, therapist-driven environment that encourages professional growth, mentorship and clinical autonomy

Responsibilities

Provide personalized physical therapy under the direction of a Physical Therapist to help patients improve mobility, strength, balance and functional independence

Implement patient-centered treatment plans designed to support recovery, safety, pain management, and long-term rehabilitation goals

Deliver hands-on therapy interventions that enhance movement, endurance and overall quality of life for adult and geriatric patients

Partner with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and nursing staff to support strong patient outcomes and continuity of care

Maintain accurate clinical documentation, monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on individual rehabilitation needs

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays (including one personal holiday)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement
  • Mental wellness support program
  • New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Career advancement and leadership development

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) or license eligible in the state of practice
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Interest or experience in geriatric rehabilitation or senior living therapy
  • Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults

About Therapy Management Corporation

Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) partners with skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across the country to provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services that enhance mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing for residents.

Our mission is simple: Support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Mobility improvementStrength trainingBalance trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (708 salary observations; 1,944 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (7,673 salary observations; 31,542 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 ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$71k–$77kPhysical Therapy median $87k (middle half $81k–$94k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$115k median in California$94k nationally (+23%)708 state / 7,673 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$67k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,786 active22,182 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,100 in the last 30 days4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 8 employers
2
<$80k
6
$80k-85k
3
$85k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 8 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
33% this job
Sign-on bonus
13%
Relocation assistance
7%
Visa sponsorship
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Movement For Life · San Luis Obispo, California

$27-$51/hr
#2

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - SNF (PTA)

EmpowerMe Wellness · San Francisco, California

$39-$48/hr
#3

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$34-$42/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Oakland

From $80,000
+ 13 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Below most 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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About tmc

Hospitals and Health Care
Homosassa, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling
Generous PTO and paid holidays (including one personal holiday)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement
Mental wellness support program
New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$3,004/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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