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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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 TherapyPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationTreatment PlanningFunctional MobilityBalance TrainingEndurance Training

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$114kPhysical 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,736 active21,999 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,793 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 7 employers
4
<$80k
7
$80k-90k
4
$90k-100k
0
$100k-110k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Physical Therapist & PTA

MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Physical Therapy · Watsonville, California

$40-$48/hr
#3

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time or Full-Time

$39-$48/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$45/hr
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Los Gatos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.13M
Typical market rent
$4,004/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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