Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Listed compensation
$45-$55/hr
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Job Description
- Now Hiring: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Vasona Creek Healthcare | Los Gatos, CA
- Pay Rate: $45.00–$55.00 per hour, depending on experience (DOE)
- Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN Opportunities Available
- Program: Short-Term Rehabilitation | In-House Therapy Team
Join an Elite Rehabilitation Team
Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) looking for a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful difference?
Vasona Creek Healthcare is seeking a dedicated PTA to join our dynamic short-term rehabilitation team. We help patients regain strength, mobility, confidence, and independence following joint replacements, cardiac events, strokes, and other medical conditions.
With a new, state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym, advanced treatment equipment, specialty programs, and a strong culture of mentorship, Vasona Creek Healthcare offers an exciting environment for PTAs at every stage of their career.
The Opportunity
- Position: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Pay: $45.00–$55.00 per hour, DOE
- Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN
- Incentives: Rewards & Bonus Opportunities
- Setting: Short-Term Rehabilitation / In-House Therapy
Why Vasona Creek Healthcare?
State-of-the-Art Rehabilitation Technology
- Work in a highly equipped therapy gym featuring advanced rehabilitation equipment and treatment resources, including:
- Advanced Trainers: Omnicycle for arms and legs, recumbent bikes, and Upper Body Ergometer
- Specialized Equipment: Barihab XS Treatment with Assessment Platform and Speediance Gym Monster
- Therapeutic Modalities: ACP Ultrasound, TENS, EMS, and Hydrocollator Chattanooga
- Innovative Functional Activities: Nex Active Play System
- Aquatic Therapy: Access to specialized Aquatic Pool Therapy
- Efficient Documentation: Personalized laptops for fast and streamlined clinical documentation
- Professional Growth & Mentorship
- Learn from an experienced rehabilitation team with 10+ years of clinical experience
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development
Gain Exposure to Specialized Programs, Including
- Acute Neuro Rehabilitation
- Aquatic Pool Therapy
- Pain Management
- Short-Term Rehabilitation
- Benefit from a supportive environment where continuous learning is encouraged
Collaborative Team Culture
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, Rehab Aides, and other healthcare professionals who value:
- Teamwork
- Mutual respect
- Open communication
- Clinical excellence
- Patient-centered care
- Continuous learning
Your Role as a PTA
Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will play an important role in helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Responsibilities Include
- Implement individualized treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist
- Provide skilled therapeutic interventions to improve strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and functional independence
- Assist patients with gait training, therapeutic exercises, transfers, and functional activities
- Monitor patient response to treatment and communicate progress to the supervising PT
- Provide education and encouragement to patients and caregivers
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
- Collaborate with the rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care teams
- Promote patient safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life
- Full-Time Benefits
Eligible Full-time Employees May Receive
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Rewards & Bonus Opportunities
- Continuing Education & Professional Development
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Supportive Leadership & Collaborative Team Environment
Qualifications
- Current and active California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Passion for helping patients achieve functional recovery and greater independence
- Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?
- At Vasona Creek Healthcare, you’ll have the opportunity to work with advanced rehabilitation technology, learn alongside experienced clinicians, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients.
- Join our elite rehabilitation team and help patients regain strength, confidence, mobility, and independence.
- Apply today and become part of the Vasona Creek Healthcare team!
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 Responsibilities
Implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve patient strength, mobility, and functional independence. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- 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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$114k | Physical Therapy median $83k (middle half $79k–$93k)50 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 | ~$94k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,736 active | 21,999 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | California Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,793 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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