Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility
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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
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).
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