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Santa Monica, California

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Orthopedic Outpatient

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$38/hr

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Location: Santa Monica
  • Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
  • Pay Rate: $30-$38 hourly
  • Experience Level: New Graduates Welcome

About the Opportunity

Blue United Sourcing is seeking a dedicated and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join a dynamic outpatient orthopedic clinic in Santa Monica, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced PTAs and new graduates who are eager to build their clinical skills in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about helping patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life through personalized therapy programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans for orthopedic patients
  • Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional mobility activities
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Provide education to patients on exercises, injury prevention, and recovery strategies
  • Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in compliance with clinic standards
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and supportive treatment environment

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Active or eligible California PTA license
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
  • Passion for patient care and rehabilitation
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay: $30–$38/hour
  • Full-time, stable permanent position
  • Supportive clinical team and collaborative environment
  • Opportunity to develop skills in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation
  • Great location near the beach in Santa Monica
  • If you're a Physical Therapist Assistant looking to grow your career in an engaging outpatient orthopedic setting, we’d love to connect with you.
  • Job ID: 226

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Key Skills

Teamwork

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,544 salary observations; 3,966 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,056 salary observations; 57,503 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 ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Blue United Sourcing holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 19 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Orthopedic Outpatient at Blue United Sourcing a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 6 employers

6
<$80k
3
$80k-90k
3
$90k-100k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 6 employers

Sign-on bonus
100%
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
67%
Loan repayment
42%
Relocation assistance
33%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Physical Therapy · Watsonville, California

$40-$48/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$45/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$42/hr
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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 Santa Monica

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.16M
Typical market rent
$3,438/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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