Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Listed compensation
$42-$45/hr
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN
Kern River Transitional Care
Pay Range: $42.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experience
Kern River Transitional Care is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. The PTA will work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help residents improve mobility, restore function, and achieve their highest level of independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy treatments according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist
- Assist residents with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, transfers, balance, and gait activities
- Observe and document residents’ progress, responses, and changes in condition
- Communicate resident updates and concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises and safety techniques
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Follow all facility policies and applicable state and federal regulations
- Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary team members
- Promote a safe, supportive, and resident-centered environment
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current California PTA license in good standing
- Current CPR certification
- Previous skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing excellent resident care
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Flexible PRN scheduling
- Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation team
- Continuing training and professional growth opportunities
- Positive and rewarding work environment
- Job Type: PRN
- Pay: $42.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experience
- Kern River Transitional Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 36 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 14% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,517 salary observations; 3,892 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant PRN at PACS a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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