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Kern River, California

Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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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Posted 2mo ago

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

Patient educationInterdisciplinary collaboration

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.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 10 employers

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<$80k
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$80k-90k
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$90k-100k
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$101k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
65%
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
25%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Flexible PRN scheduling
Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation team
Continuing training and professional growth opportunities
Positive and rewarding work environment