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Mission Healthcare
Poway, California

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health) $1.5k Sign-on!

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$45/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Job Description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum.

We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

  • Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.
  • Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Pet Insurance

  • Pay range: $35.00 to $45.00 per hour, depending on experience
  • Schedule/Shift: Full-time, M-F, occasional weekends
  • Territory/Location: Ramona, Poway, Rancho Bernardo
  • This position is eligible for a $1.5k sign-on bonus!

Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy according to the directions of Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.

Treat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.

Direct and aid patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.

Utilize physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.

Observe and report to the Physical Therapist and organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.

Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.

  • Current Physical Therapy certification or license as required by state law.
  • Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

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At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.

Accessibility Commitment

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Your Voice Matters

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

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Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient CareGait TrainingPhysical Agents ApplicationPatient InstructionPain Relief

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 35 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 14% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,525 salary observations; 3,912 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,879 salary observations; 56,729 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k 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 / PTA (Home Health) $1.5k Sign-on! at Mission Healthcare a 6.4 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.

Top PTA Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 10 employers

7
<$80k
7
$80k-90k
3
$90k-100k
1
$101k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
65% this job
CME allowance
60%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Infinity Rehab · Oakland, California

$40-$48.76/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Physical Therapy · Watsonville, California

$40-$48/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$45/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • Includes weekends

Living in Poway

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$995k
Typical market rent
$3,177/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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 Mission Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
Dental insurance