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La Presa, California

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$45/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Covenant Living at Mount Miguel - La Presa, CA
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $43.00 - $45.00Hourly

Join Our Team at Covenant Living at Mount Miguel in La Presa, CA! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Covenant Living at Mount Miguel in La Presa, CA, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant.

Offering a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* About Us: This stunning retirement community offers an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated member of the therapy team.

Covenant Living at Mount Miguel offers a vibrant lifestyle for people who enjoy sunshine and a charming community in one of the top senior living communities in Spring Valley, CA.

Joining the passionate therapy team at Covenant Living at Miguel means being part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to enhancing the well-being of residents through compassionate care and cutting-edge rehabilitation services.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement established plans of care for residents in a professional and competent manner. They will work as part of a therapy team to provide compassionate rehabilitation services and enhance resident well-being.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. An active state license and the ability to adhere to clinical policies and procedures are required.

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationOrganizational skillsWritten communicationTherapy plan implementation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,164 salary observations; 4,165 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 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 ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k 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$89k–$94kPhysical Therapy median $87k (middle half $79k–$96k)50 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$117k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,164 state / 11,785 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$83k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,743 active21,715 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,903 in the last 30 days4,251 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 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

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 5 employers
9
<$85k
0
$85k-95k
1
$100k
0
$105k-115k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 5 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
25%
CME allowance
25%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Physical Therapist & PTA

MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Physical Therapy · Watsonville, California

$40-$48/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Oakland

From $80,000
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Vacaville/Napa

From $80,000
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About Functional Pathways

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Living in La Presa

Median resident rent
$1,852/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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