Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$43-$45/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $89k–$94k | Physical 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 power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,743 active | 21,715 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | California Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,903 in the last 30 days | 4,251 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 |
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