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TheraEd Staffing Group
Santee, California

Physical Therapist Assistant – Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Santee, California. This role involves working with a geriatric and post-acute population, assisting patients in their recovery from surgery, illness, or injury.

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will help deliver hands-on care aimed at improving mobility, strength, and overall functional independence. If you are committed to high-quality patient care and rehabilitation, this is a strong opportunity for both professional growth and meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
  • Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility activities
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate any changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and proper mobility techniques
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and patient progress
  • Ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements

Requirements

  • Active state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in California
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Minimum of 6 months of recent PTA experience within the last 5 years preferred
  • Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or geriatric setting is a plus
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient recovery and quality of life

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement individualized treatment plans and provide therapeutic exercises to patients in a skilled nursing facility. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, educating caregivers, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceGeriatric carePost-acute carePatient documentationPatient educationBLS certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant – Skilled Nursing Facility at TheraEd Staffing Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 139 active listings.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (469 salary observations; 1,117 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
Relocation assistance
8%
Visa sponsorship
8%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Santee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$779k
Typical market rent
$2,850/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.