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TheraEd Staffing Group
Petaluma, California

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Physical TherapistFull-time

Compensation

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Full time
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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Physical Therapist Assistant to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Petaluma, California This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse geriatric and post-acute population, assisting patients in recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will provide hands-on care focused on improving mobility, strength, and overall functional independence. If you are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, this role provides 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 such as therapeutic exercises and gait training. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, educating caregivers, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceGeriatric carePost-acute carePatient educationRegulatory compliance

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 74/100, 139 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 Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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<$70k
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$73k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
Relocation assistance
8%
Visa sponsorship
8%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Petaluma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$845k
Typical market rent
$2,986/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
107.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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