Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$44-$48/hr
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant - San Jose, CA
- Location: San Jose, CA 95116 or 95124
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Compensation: $44 -$48 per hour
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join a supportive skilled nursing facility (SNF) rehabilitation team in San Jose, CA. Working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will carry out individualized treatment plans and help patients progress toward meaningful functional goals.
Responsibilities
- Implement treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Provide therapeutic exercise, gait, balance, mobility, and functional training.
- Monitor patient response and communicate progress to the Physical Therapist.
- Educate patients and caregivers within the established plan of care.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation.
- Collaborate with the rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care team.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Active CA PTA license in good standing, or eligibility for licensures.
- Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the employer.
- Strong communication, documentation, teamwork, and patient-care skills.
- Experience in the applicable setting preferred.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Competitive compensation: $44 -$48 per hour
- Full-Time opportunity
- Supportive and collaborative rehabilitation environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes
- Professional growth and development opportunities
Apply today to learn more about this Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity in San Jose, CA.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,032 salary observations; 3,797 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,353 salary observations; 54,868 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 ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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