Pays $840 per week — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$79k (27 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Mobile/Home-Based Care
About the Role
1099 home-based PTA role. 4x10 schedule, $840/week base. San Diego, CA. Features a 4-day workweek schedule.
Join West Coast Wound as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Home-Based, 4-Day Week in San Diego, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $840/week.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join West Coast Wound as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Home-Based, 4-Day Week.
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled physical therapy interventions in patients' homes under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Monitor patient progress, educate caregivers, and maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulations.
Requirements
Must hold a current and valid Physical Therapist Assistant license and be a graduate of an accredited PTA program. Requires reliable transportation for travel and the ability to work independently in a home-based environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$115k (788 salary observations; 1,492 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,391 salary observations; 24,210 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $39k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
West Coast Wound holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 30 active listings.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 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...
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