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Arvin, California

PTA-Physical Therapist Assistant Per-Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$42-$52/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Location: Arvin Post Acute – Arvin, CA (Bakersfield Area)
  • Pay: $48–$50/hour (DOE)
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Empower Recovery at Arvin Post Acute

Are you passionate about helping others heal and regain independence? Arvin Post Acute is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dedicated rehab team. Located just outside Bakersfield in Arvin, CA, our facility provides high-quality care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Role

As a PTA, you will work hands-on with patients to implement physical therapy plans designed by licensed Physical Therapists. You’ll play a key role in helping patients recover from illness, surgery, or injury, promoting mobility, function, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Document patient progress and communicate updates to the therapy team
  • Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and medical staff to ensure coordinated care
  • Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and facility policies

Qualifications

  • Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Active California PTA license
  • CPR certification required
  • Experience in SNF or rehabilitation setting preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay ($42–$52/hour, DOE)
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Flexible scheduling

Referral Bonus Program

Apply today and bring your clinical skills to a facility where patient progress and compassionate care are the top priorities. Join Arvin Post Acute and make a lasting difference every day.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Skills

DocumentationSafety complianceCollaborationMobility assistance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 36 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 14% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,517 salary observations; 3,892 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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)). 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 PTA-Physical Therapist Assistant Per-Diem at PACS a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 10 employers

5
<$80k
9
$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%
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Interface Rehab · Healdsburg, California

$55-$65/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PD)Per Diem

Interface Rehab · Murrieta, California

$38-$42/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48.76/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

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

Living in Arvin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$283k
Median resident rent
$1,122/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Flexible Scheduling