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Doctors of Physical Therapy
Carlsbad, California

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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

Patient careMicrosoft office

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.

Top PTA Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution14 jobs · 7 employers

4
<$80k
7
$80k-90k
2
$90k-100k
1
$101k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
Loan repayment
40%
Relocation assistance
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Infinity Rehab · Oakland, California

$40-$48.76/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Physical Therapy · Watsonville, California

$40-$48/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$45/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$42/hr
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
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

Living in Carlsbad

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.35M
Typical market rent
$3,556/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Doctors of Physical Therapy

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North Richland Hills, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Clinical Productivity Incentive Program
Annual Bonus Opportunity
401k Plan Contribution
3 Weeks PTO
40 Hours Sick Time
7 Paid Holidays
Company Paid Comprehensive Health Coverage
Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance