Temp to Perm - Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$40-$49/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Covenant Living of Turlock - Turlock, CA 95382Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $40.00 - $49.00 HourlyFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at Covenant Living of Turlock in Turlock, CA for a Physical Therapist Assistant role -Temp to Full-time.
We have an immediate need to fill this role, competitive hourly wage, paid time off, low cost medical, dental, vision benefits, 401(k), employer paid life insurance, unlimited CEUs through MedBridge, licensure reimbursement and much more.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.
Qualifications Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.
Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position. URG#1
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for implementing the plan of care established by the RPT and physician. They must ensure excellence and quality of care in a professional and competent manner.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program and possess an active state license. Required qualifications include certification from state and national board associations and completion of all necessary screenings.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 37 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% are remote, 16% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,518 salary observations; 3,892 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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 ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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