Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$27-$51/hr
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Job Description
- Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
- Location: 2011 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
- Schedule: Weekdays, 40 hours/week, Full-time
- Practice Setting: Private Outpatient Practice
- Required License: Active Physical Therapist Assistant License
- Requirements: Associates Degree or higher.
- Compensation: $27-$51/hour plus benefits
About Us
Since 1999, we have been a family of forward-thinking physical therapy clinics in California, Arizona, North Carolina, and Washington D.C. with a shared belief that moving with purpose leads to a happier and healthier life--We believe the most important thing about life is how we move through it.
Employee-Owned Company
Recipient of the APTA’s Jayne L. Snyder Private Practice of the Year Award
Many of our Physical Therapist are board certified specialist, or specialty trained in orthopedics, geriatrics, sports, vestibular, and hand therapy.
We see ourselves as an extension of the physicians in our communities and are always looking for ways to better support their services.
Throughout the year, each of the clinics provide time, energy, and proceeds to local causes and events such as the MS Walk, the Heart Walk, Go Red for Women, START!, Miracle Miles for Kids and many more.
Our team also finds great pleasure in sponsoring local athletic teams and organizations, and providing community lectures and free backpack screenings for kids in all clinics.
Benefits (Full-time)
Mentorship Program: A structured program for new grads-- helping you build a solid foundation to become a successful clinician.
Revenue Sharing: We don’t want to just give a pat on the back for your productivity and hard work. We will share in the revenue that you generate beyond what is expected. As your average caseload increases, so does your compensation.
Profit Sharing: A team profit sharing plan in which the organization contributes dollars into individual team member retirement accounts based on the success of the practice. Once eligible, you are automatically enrolled.
Employee Stock We are 100% employee-owned! The employees of Movement for Life own all of the shares in our company. Eligible employees receive shares in the company at no cost to the employee and you are automatically enrolled.
401(k) You have the option to open a 401(k) account and contribute pre-tax dollars via payroll deduction and have a broad range of investment choices.
Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision plans are offered to eligible full-time employees. We cover $325/month of the cost. All eligible employees are enrolled in an employer-paid life insurance policy as well.
Paid Time Off We offer 3 weeks or 15 days/year for the first 2 years of employment, 4 weeks or 20 days/year when beginning your third year, 5 weeks or 25 days/year after 10 years of employment. All PTO accrues per pay period to equal these amounts annually. Additionally, we offer selected paid holidays.
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job.
It is not designed to be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees, assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
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Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide clinical support within a private outpatient practice setting. They will assist in delivering high-quality patient care and contribute to the clinic's community outreach initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Physical Therapist Assistant license and possess an Associate degree or higher. The role is suitable for both new graduates and experienced clinicians.
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Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Movement For Life a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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