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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN

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Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – PRN

  • Central Gardens Post Acute | Fillmore District, San Francisco, CA
  • Compensation: Starting at $50-$55/hour
  • Status: PRN

Join Our In-House Therapy Team

Are you a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) looking for a flexible opportunity in a dynamic, supportive environment? Central Gardens Post Acute is seeking a dedicated PRN PTA to join our exceptional in-house therapy team.

We are committed to providing patient-centered, collaborative care that helps residents achieve greater mobility, independence, and quality of life.

Why Choose Central Gardens Post Acute?

Competitive Compensation: Starting at $50-$55/hour, recognizing your skills and clinical expertise.

PRN Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to work around your availability and personal commitments.

In-House Therapy Team: Work alongside a dedicated, collaborative team committed to continuity of care and excellent resident outcomes.

Professional Development: Access ongoing clinical training and opportunities to expand your skills.

Supportive Environment: Join an experienced, long-term team that values communication, teamwork, and clinical excellence.

Prime Location: Work in San Francisco’s vibrant Fillmore District with convenient access to public transportation, local dining, and neighborhood amenities.

Qualifications

  • Current, valid California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a passion for working with residents in a skilled nursing and post-acute setting.
  • Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing high-quality care.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Make a Difference on Your Schedule

Join Central Gardens Post Acute as a PRN PTA and become part of an in-house therapy team that values your expertise, flexibility, and commitment to resident care.

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

Provide patient-centered, collaborative physical therapy care to residents in a post-acute setting. Work alongside an in-house therapy team to improve resident mobility, independence, and quality of life.

Key Skills

Patient carePost-acute care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 36 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 14% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,505 salary observations; 3,866 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,723 salary observations; 56,085 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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 10 employers

5
<$80k
9
$80k-90k
3
$90k-100k
1
$101k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
65%
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Interface Rehab · Healdsburg, California

$55-$65/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PD)Per Diem

Interface Rehab · Murrieta, California

$38-$42/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48.76/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48/hr
+ 19 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.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation starting at $50-$55/hour
PRN flexibility - work around your availability
In-house therapy team
Ongoing clinical training and professional development
Supportive environment with experienced long-term team
Prime location in San Francisco's Fillmore District