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Pays $40-$45/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$72k (15 jobs)

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Bakersfield, California

Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Per diem PTA in skilled nursing facility. $40-$45/hr. Flexible schedule. Bakersfield, CA.

Join PACS as a Physical Therapist Assistant PRN – Per Diem in United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $40 - $45/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join PACS as a Physical Therapist Assistant PRN – Per Diem.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve functional mobility and independence. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and educating families on care and discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold an active California PTA license. Current BLS certification and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careRehabilitationFunctional mobilityTreatment planningDocumentationClinical judgmentProblem-solvingCritical thinkingCommunicationGeriatric careBLS certificationDischarge planningInterdisciplinary teamwork

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 15 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

Top Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 14 employers

6
<$85k
8
$85k-100k
0
$100k-115k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Relocation assistance
35%
Visa sponsorship
24%

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