Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health - South Bay CA
Listed compensation
$60-$75/hr
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
South Bay Area | Torrance, CA
Heralds Home Health is Hiring!
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and clinically skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing Home Health team serving patients throughout the South Bay area of Los Angeles County.
We are looking for a dependable PTA with strong rehabilitation skills, excellent communication, and the ability to provide high-quality patient care in a home health setting.
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Implement established treatment plans to improve patient mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
Assist patients with gait training, therapeutic exercises, transfer training, and fall prevention.
Monitor patient progress and promptly communicate changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed exercises, mobility techniques, and safety precautions.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes.
Qualifications
Active California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
Strong clinical skills and knowledge of rehabilitation techniques.
Home Health experience preferred.
Experience working with geriatric patients and individuals with mobility limitations preferred.
Ability to manage field visits efficiently and maintain accurate documentation.
Strong communication and patient education skills.
Bilingual Spanish or Vietnamese preferred.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the South Bay area.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a PTA who is confident in their clinical abilities, dependable, organized, and passionate about helping patients regain mobility and independence.
Why Join Heralds Home Health?
Supportive and collaborative clinical team.
Flexible scheduling opportunities.
Opportunity to provide personalized, one-on-one patient care.
Meaningful work helping patients improve their quality of life.
- Location: South Bay, Los Angeles County
- Position: Physical Therapist Assistant – Home Health
- Schedule: Per Diem / Part-Time
- Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and visit type.
Join Heralds Home Health and help patients regain their strength, mobility, and independence in the comfort of their homes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (1,078 salary observations; 4,063 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| California vs national | $117k median in California | $94k nationally (+25%)1,078 state / 10,783 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$127k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,722 active | 21,913 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physical Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,783 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Prudential Healthcare | silver tier, 80/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
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