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TheraEd Staffing Group
Concord, California

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Concord. 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 to improve patient mobility and independence. They will also monitor patient progress, educate caregivers, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceGeriatric carePost-acute careTreatment plan implementationPatient educationBLS certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – 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 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 138 active listings.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (469 salary observations; 1,117 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Pta Jobs

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Salary Distribution16 jobs · 11 employers

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$80k-85k
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$106k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Concord

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$708k
Typical market rent
$2,572/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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