Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$30-$36/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Are you a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant looking to join a fun, supportive, and dynamic outpatient clinic? Ready to elevate your career in a therapist-owned and operated practice? ProActive Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is offering an exciting full-time opportunity at our Carlsbad clinics.
Earn an hourly rate up to $36.00 (depending on your experience) and take part in our uncapped Clinical Incentive Bonus Program, where your earning potential is in your hands. We also offer company-paid benefits, so you won't see any deductions from your check for your medical, life and disability insurance. And we have a generous PTO policy that allows you to enjoy more of life’s important moments.
Join a team that values collaboration, growth, and mutual support!
Why You'll Love Working with Us…
Team Culture
- Make team-oriented decisions, blending professionalism with laughter.
- Create a safe, warm, and friendly clinic atmosphere.
- Lead with or without titles, stretching ourselves for team needs.
- Problem-solve during difficulties and celebrate our wins together.
- Exceed patients' expectations with every interaction.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Clinical Productivity Incentive Program
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- 401k Plan Contribution
- Generous PTO Plan - 3 Weeks of PTO, 40 Hours of Sick Time and 7 Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Comprehensive Health Coverage.
- Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Malpractice Insurance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Annual MedBridge Subscription
- Empower Emerging Leader Program
- Empower Mentorship Program
- Access to Industry Leading Doctors for In-Person Learning and Development Opportunities
- Cutting edge tools and resources to navigate your workload efficiently.
- What We're Looking For…
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong operations and leadership skills to develop team members.
- Superior organizational skills and ability to maximize efficiency.
- Advanced computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Proficiency in teaching and using EMR software.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Spanish speaking is preferred but not required.
Education and Experience
- Graduate of a CAPTE-approved Physical Therapy Program.
- Current state Physical Therapist license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- New grads welcome!
Work Environment
- Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance.
- Routine lifting (5-35 lbs), carrying (5-10 lbs), pushing (5-150 lbs), and sustained gripping (40-50 lbs).
- Guarding lift loads of 120-140 lbs.
If you're ready to join a team where you can thrive, inspire, and lead, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity as our team members seldom leave, so don't miss your chance to be part of something special.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality physical therapy services in an outpatient clinic setting while collaborating with a team to exceed patient expectations. Maintain clinic operations, utilize EMR software effectively, and participate in team-oriented decision-making.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of a CAPTE-approved Physical Therapy Program and hold a current state Physical Therapist license. Candidates are required to have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and strong communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 31 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 16% have no call, 32% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,505 salary observations; 3,866 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,723 salary observations; 56,085 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 ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 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 at Doctors of Physical Therapy a 6.2 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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