Physical Therapist Assistant ($7k sign on bonus)
Listed compensation
$35-$38/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
This position offers -- $7,000 Sign-on Bonus.
Working as part of the patient care team the Physical Therapy Assistant will provide services to members within the scope of practice. Help the patient to alleviate suffering from injury or disease, restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, prevent and or limit permanent physical disabilities and promote fitness and health.
Per treatment plan developed by Physical Therapist apply modalities:
- Massage to increase muscle condition
- Ice application to reduce swelling
- Health application to relieve pain
- Use of therapeutic equipment
- Teach patients how to use equipment
- Teach patients how to exercise
- Teach patients/family how to use and care for wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, artificial limbs, etc.
- Keep and maintain accurate/timely patient records
- Write and provide reports of patient progress to others involved in care and treatment of patient
- Be familiar with Employer contracts with hospital facilities, urgent cares, specialists and ancillary vendors and use only preferred providers..
- Provide physical and /or telephonic availability to patients as assigned by Employee.
- Provide for the medical needs for patients seen in the Urgent Care or Clinic settings within the scope of practice
- Timely communication to the PCP for all medical services provided for patients
- Other duties as assigned.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $ 35.00 - $38.00 an hour following a $7,000 sign on bonus that will be paid once the employee completes 12 Months of services. however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside
Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success.
Full Time Position Benefits
The success of any company depends on its employees. For us, employee satisfaction is crucial not only to the well-being of our organization, but also to the health and wellness of our members. As such, we are firmly dedicated to providing our employees the options and resources necessary for building security and maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.
Our dedication to our staff is evident in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer-paid options.
Health and Wellness
- Employer-paid comprehensive medical, pharmacy, and dental for employees
- Vision insurance
- Zero co-payments for employed physician office visits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Behavioral Health Services
Savings and Retirement
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Income Protection Insurance
Other Benefits
- Vacation Time
- Company celebrations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- License Renewal CEU Cost Reimbursement Program
- Business-casual working environment
- Sick days
- Paid holidays
- Mileage
Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Qualifications
Education and / or Experience
- Valid credential as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of California.
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Current CPR certification.
- Managed Care experience a plus
Schedule Options
- Mon-Fri 9:00AM-6:00PM, or option for 4 days during week and Saturdays
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapy Assistant will provide services within their scope of practice to alleviate suffering from injury or disease, restore function, and improve mobility according to the Physical Therapist's treatment plan. Responsibilities include applying modalities, teaching patients/families equipment use, maintaining accurate records, and communicating patient progress to the care team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,576 salary observations; 4,044 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,367 salary observations; 58,963 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 ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $73k–$79k | Physical Therapy median $83k (middle half $79k–$93k)55 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $116k median in California | $94k nationally (+24%)1,576 state / 15,367 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$69k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,724 active | 21,866 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Regal Medical Group | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant ($7k sign on bonus) at Regal Medical Group a 6.8 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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