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TheraEd Staffing Group
Fresno, California

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical TherapistFull-time

Compensation

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Full time
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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Physical Therapist Assistant to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Fresno. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a geriatric population and patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will play a key role in helping patients regain mobility, improve strength, and achieve greater independence.

If you are passionate about rehabilitation and hands-on patient care, this is a rewarding opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
  • Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility activities
  • Monitor patient progress and report any changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed exercises, safety, and mobility techniques
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and patient progress
  • Ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements

Requirements

  • Active state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in California
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Minimum of 6 months of recent PTA experience within the last 5 years preferred
  • Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or geriatric setting is a plus
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient recovery and quality of life

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement individualized treatment plans and provide therapeutic exercises to help patients regain mobility and independence. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceGeriatric carePatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility at TheraEd Staffing Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 139 active listings.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (469 salary observations; 1,117 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
Relocation assistance
8%
Visa sponsorship
8%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Fresno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$380k
Typical market rent
$1,941/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.2
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 · Fresno, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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