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TheraEd Staffing Group
National City, California

Physical Therapist Assistant – Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in National City, California. This role involves working with a geriatric and post-acute population, assisting patients in their recovery from surgery, illness, or injury.

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will help deliver hands-on care aimed at improving mobility, strength, and overall functional independence. If you are committed to high-quality patient care and rehabilitation, this is a strong opportunity for both professional growth and meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
  • Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility activities
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate any changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and proper mobility techniques
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and patient progress
  • Ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements

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 patient recovery and quality of life

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement individualized treatment plans and provide hands-on care such as therapeutic exercises and gait training. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, educating caregivers, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyGeriatric care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,300 salary observations; 4,522 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,300 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,797 active22,005 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 9% no call · 33% no weekends33 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
TheraEd Staffing Groupsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index117 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant – 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 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top PTA Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs · 12 employers
5
<$80k
8
$80k-90k
1
$96k
1
$106k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
31% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
13%
Visa sponsorship
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Movement For Life · San Luis Obispo, California

$27-$51/hr
#2

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time or Full-Time

EmpowerMe Wellness · Alameda, California

$38-$46/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - full-time

$24.71-$41.03/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

$26.74-$40.11/hr
+ 15 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 National City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$700k
Typical market rent
$2,426/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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