Pays $41-$45/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$72k (15 jobs)
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
About the Role
PRN PTA in La Jolla, CA. Senior Living on the beach. $41-45/hr. Flexible PRN.
Join HealthPro Heritage as a Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN, $41-45/hr in San Diego, California, United States. HealthPro Heritage has a great PRN Physical Therapist Assistant Opportunity in La Jolla, CA.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $41-$45/hr.
- Flexible hours
- Growth opportunities
- Collaborative culture
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers no call requirements, weekends off, day shifts only. Work with HealthPro Heritage in San Diego, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement treatment plans, provide direct patient care, and monitor patient progress. They will also collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and maintain accurate documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program. A valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or license eligibility is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$114k across 1,176 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).
California's cost-of-living index is 151.7 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state — California ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at Healthpro Heritage a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.7/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
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...
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