Physical Therapist Assistant #ESF6255
Listed compensation
$80K - $100K
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Job Description
Top Reasons to Work for Our Client
Our client provides full-service health care and personalized support to help you age well at home and in your community.
- Stable company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement
- Have your contributions recognized
- Work with an experienced and energetic team
- Comprehensive, lucrative salary and benefits
- Let's talk and discuss!
- Job Type: Full Time
- Location: San Jose, California
- Pay: Good pay and benefits!
Job Description
What You Will Be Doing
Implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
Assist with participant assessments, including vital signs, range of motion, strength testing, and functional mobility.
Deliver therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, muscle re-education, and functional mobility training.
- Assist participants in improving performance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Coordinate participant treatment schedules, therapy visits, and related documentation.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Provide therapy services in both outpatient center and home-based settings as needed.
Experience You Will Need
- Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License or proof of license eligibility.
- Knowledge and experience providing therapy services to frail or medically complex older adults.
- 1 to 2 years of PTA experience preferred.
- Experience in one or more of the following settings: Outpatient Rehabilitation, Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Home Health.
- Experience treating adult and/or geriatric populations.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and patient education skills.
- Candidates with only pediatric experience will not be considered.
Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days
Ray Sanders
Key Responsibilities
Implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans and assist with participant assessments including vital signs and functional mobility. Deliver therapeutic interventions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care in outpatient and home-based settings.
Requirements
Requires an Associate's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and a valid PTA license. Candidates should have experience treating geriatric populations and possess strong communication and teamwork skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,544 salary observations; 3,966 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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