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Arvin, California

PTA-Physical Therapist Assistant Per Diem

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$42-$52/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Location: Arvin Post Acute – Arvin, CA (Bakersfield Area)
  • Pay: $42–$52/hour (DOE)
  • Job Type: Per Diem
  • 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 complianceCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,368 salary observations; 4,141 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 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 ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k 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
California vs national$117k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,368 state / 13,279 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,699 active21,790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 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 contract/1099 PTA Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs · 7 employers
3
<$80k
8
$80k-85k
1
$87k
2
$94k
1
$100k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
CME allowance
35%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
24%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time

EmpowerMe Wellness · Glendale, California, United States

$35-$42/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (Part Time)

Interface Rehab · Studio City, California

$38-$40/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$45/hr
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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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About PACS

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Paid Time Off and holidays
Flexible scheduling
Referral bonus program

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 (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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