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TheraEd Staffing Group
Sacramento, California

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant with experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting to join a supportive healthcare team in Sacramento.

This is a great opportunity to work closely with licensed Physical Therapists to provide high-quality care to geriatric patients and individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.

The role involves implementing treatment plans, assisting patients in regaining mobility, and improving their overall functional independence. If you are passionate about patient care and rehabilitation, this position offers both professional growth and meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans for patients in a Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility activities under supervision
  • Monitor patient progress and report changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and mobility techniques
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and patient progress
  • Ensure compliance with facility policies and state regulations

Requirements

  • Active state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in California
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Minimum of 6 months of recent PTA experience within the last 5 years preferred
  • Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or geriatric setting is a plus
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ recovery and quality of life

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement individualized treatment plans and provide therapeutic exercises to geriatric patients under the supervision of a licensed therapist. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, educating caregivers, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceGeriatric careTreatment plan implementationPatient monitoringPatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility at TheraEd Staffing Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 138 active listings.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (469 salary observations; 1,117 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 11 employers

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<$75k
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$75k-80k
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$80k-85k
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$85k-90k
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$106k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$38.74-$51.14/hr
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#3

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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