Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$45-$58/hr
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Napa Valley Care Center – Napa, CA
- Pay Range: $45.00–$58.00 per hour
- Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling Available
- Join Our Rehabilitation Team
Napa Valley Care Center is seeking a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic rehabilitation team. In this role, you will work closely with Physical Therapists to help patients improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and achieve their highest level of independence.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated PTA who is passionate about patient-centered care and making a meaningful impact in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.
What You'll Do
As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will:
- Implement treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist
- Provide therapeutic exercises and interventions to improve strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and functional performance
- Assist patients with gait training, transfer training, mobility activities, and use of adaptive equipment
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and communicate progress to the Physical Therapist
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with facility, state, and federal requirements
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety precautions, and mobility techniques
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes
- Participate in care planning meetings and discharge planning as needed
- Ensure a safe, supportive, and motivating treatment environment
Qualifications
- Required
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in good standing
- Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility, post-acute care, rehabilitation, or long-term care setting
- Knowledge of electronic medical records and therapy documentation systems
- Strong understanding of Medicare, managed care, and rehabilitation practices
Why Join Napa Valley Care Center?
- Competitive pay: $45–$58 per hour
- Supportive rehabilitation team
- Modern therapy programs and equipment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative interdisciplinary environment
- Meaningful work that improves patients' lives every day
If you are a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) looking to grow your career with a respected skilled nursing and rehabilitation provider, we'd love to hear from you.
- Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Facility: Napa Valley Care Center
- Pay: $45.00–$58.00 per hour
- Job Type: Full-Time
Napa Valley Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement treatment plans to help patients improve mobility, strength, and functional independence. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,576 salary observations; 4,044 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,367 salary observations; 58,963 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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 ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k 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 | $94k–$121k | Physical Therapy median $83k (middle half $79k–$93k)50 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $116k median in California | $94k nationally (+24%)1,576 state / 15,367 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$97k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,747 active | 22,118 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,808 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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