Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN
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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
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).
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