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Riverside, California

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA Full-time

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsFull-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

Mobility trainingStrength trainingPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient safety assessment

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$104k–$125kPhysical 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,753 active22,199 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,814 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top PTA Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 7 employers
4
<$80k
7
$80k-90k
4
$90k-100k
0
$100k-110k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
56%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist & PTA

MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Physical Therapy · Watsonville, California

$40-$48/hr
#3

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time or Full-Time

$39-$48/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$45/hr
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends
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About Lorian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage reimbursement
EAP
401(k) with 4% match
Professional development

Living in Riverside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$598k
Typical market rent
$2,427/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.