Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA for Alameda/Contra Costa FT/PT/
Listed compensation
$60k-$140k
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
One Health is a growing Home Health Agency and has immediate opening opportunities to provide care at patient's homes throughout the Contra Costa County. Our rapidly growing agency is looking for experienced staff.
Job Type: Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem
Choice of Coverage Area: Alameda: Castro Valley, Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore--- Contra Costa County: San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Martinez Lafayette, Danville, Brentwood, Concord Antioch, Oakley and Discovery Bay.
Job Desciption
Physical therapy goals are to restore function to prevent or minimize disability following disease or injury and to help the client reach his/her maximum performance/function within the limits of his/her capabilities. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients using medically prescribed physical therapy programs. The Physical Therapist may also supervise Physical Therapy Assistants per agency and regulatory standards.
Why You Should Come Work for Us
We value our employees and understand that work-life balance is important.
- Highest Industry Compensation: Choice of salary pay or per visit rates.
- Flexible schedules: Create your own weekly work schedule.
- Reimbursements: Mileage, Parking, CPR, Continued Education Units
Responsibilities and Duties for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA):
- Physical Therapist Assistant will carry out the PT developed care plan.
- Help patients with mobility, movement, and help in regaining their independence.
- Create detailed treatment and care plans for each patient.
- Communicate and coordinate with patients’ physicians to ensure a quality level of care.
- Coordinate patient progress with the care team.
- Evaluate and report patients’ progress.
Qualifications for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Current and unrestricted California PT license required.
- Must have at least 1 year experience
- Current CPR certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Must be willing to travel within a 20 miles radius to see patients.
Skills
- Strong organization and communication skills both verbally and electronically
- Work well independently and in a team
- Excel at building rapport with patients and providing the highest quality of care
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Pier Diem roles available
- Work Remotely
- No
Compensation: $60,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
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Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will carry out PT-developed care plans to help patients regain mobility and independence. They are responsible for coordinating with physicians and the care team while documenting and reporting patient progress.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current and unrestricted California Physical Therapist Assistant license and have at least one year of experience. A valid driver's license and current CPR certification are also required.
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 ~$117k (1,164 salary observations; 4,165 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k 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 | $60k–$140k | Physical Therapy median $80k (middle half $56k–$80k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $94k nationally (+24%)1,164 state / 11,785 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$90k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,721 active | 21,606 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,749 in the last 30 days | 4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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About One Health Home Care
Benefits & Perks
Living in Livermore
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $987k≈ 16.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,066/mo≈ 61% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.