Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA Full-time
Listed compensation
$50-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Home Health PTA (Physical Therapist Assistant)
Riverside, CA
Join a Team That Makes a Difference
For more than 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that enhances quality of life and helps individuals maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes.
At Lorian, you'll find more than a job. You'll build a rewarding career with an organization that values collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. We foster a supportive culture where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, families, and the communities we serve.
What We Offer
- Mileage reimbursement
- Competitive salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
- EAP
- 401(K) with 4% match
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
- A collaborative, mission-driven team committed to delivering exceptional patient care
- Location: Riverside County
- Schedule: Monday thru Friday
As a Home Health PTA, you will:
Provide skilled physical therapy interventions as ordered by the physician and under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Support patients in improving mobility, balance, gait, strength, and functional independence while helping minimize physical limitations.
Educate and instruct patients and families/caregivers on home exercise programs, balance and gait training, and strategies to support continued progress.
Monitor patient condition and progress, communicating changes and concerns with the supervising Physical Therapist, physician, case manager, and care team.
Assess the home environment and recommend appropriate modifications or strategies to promote patient safety and independence.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Lorian policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, participate in education and in-service programs, and provide guidance to other healthcare personnel when appropriate.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of a physical therapy assistant school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the AMA in Association or its equivalent.
- Licensed/registered to practice as a PTA in the state of practice.
- Valid driver’s license and insured personal vehicle (per Lorian requirements).
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience in a Home Health or Hospice Setting.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
This position is based on a pay per visit compensation model. Pay per visit ranges from $50 to $60. Visit commensurate with experience and depending on type of visit.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with an organization that invests in its people and is committed to excellence, we'd love to welcome you to the Lorian Health team. Together, we're enhancing the quality of life at home
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled physical therapy interventions in a home health setting under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Monitor patient progress, educate families on exercise programs, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Requires a degree from an AMA-approved physical therapy assistant school and a valid state license. Candidates must have at least one year of recent experience in home health or hospice and possess a valid driver's license.
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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $104k–$125k | Physical Therapy median $84k (middle half $79k–$96k)54 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 | ~$103k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,753 active | 22,199 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 repayment1,814 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA Full-time at Lorian Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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