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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Starting at $55 /hr

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Job Description

Now Hiring: PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

  • Location: Peninsula Post Acute – Burlingame, CA
  • Position Type: PRN (Per Diem) – In-House Therapy Program
  • Pay: Starting at $55.00/hour (DOE)
  • New Graduates Welcome

Join Our In-House Therapy Team

Peninsula Post Acute is a premier short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility dedicated to helping residents regain strength, mobility, and independence. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our collaborative in-house rehabilitation team on a PRN basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking flexible scheduling while working alongside experienced rehabilitation professionals in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Why Join Peninsula Post Acute?

Competitive PRN Pay

Earn a starting rate of $55.00/hour based on experience.

Flexible PRN Scheduling

Enjoy the flexibility to pick up shifts based on your availability and facility needs.

Collaborative In-House Therapy Team

Work alongside Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, nursing staff, and physicians to provide exceptional resident care.

Advanced Rehabilitation Environment

Treat a diverse patient population in a dynamic short-term rehabilitation setting while expanding your clinical skills.

Supportive Leadership

Join a team that values mentorship, communication, teamwork, and professional growth.

Positive Workplace Culture

Be part of an organization committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

  • Current California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in good standing.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
  • Passion for providing high-quality rehabilitation services.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • PRN Benefits
  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Opportunities for additional shifts
  • Ongoing education and professional development
  • Supportive in-house therapy team
  • Positive and collaborative work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physical therapy services to residents in a short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and nursing staff to support patient recovery.

Key Skills

Patient careOrganizational skillsClinical documentationMobility trainingStrength training

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 36 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 14% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,505 salary observations; 3,866 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,723 salary observations; 56,085 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 10 employers

5
<$80k
9
$80k-90k
3
$90k-100k
1
$101k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
65%
CME allowance
55%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Interface Rehab · Healdsburg, California

$55-$65/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant ( PD)Per Diem

Interface Rehab · Murrieta, California

$38-$42/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48.76/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Burlingame

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.77M
Typical market rent
$3,903/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly compensation
Flexible scheduling
Ongoing education and professional development
Supportive in-house therapy team