Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility
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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
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).
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