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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48-$52/hr

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Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time

  • San Francisco Post Acute | San Francisco, CA
  • Pay: $48–$52 per hour, DOE
  • Schedule: Full-Time
  • Benefits Available

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!

San Francisco Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team! Help residents improve mobility, rebuild strength, regain independence, and achieve their rehabilitation goals in a supportive post-acute care environment.

Experienced PTAs and new graduates are encouraged to apply! This is an excellent opportunity to grow your clinical skills while making a meaningful difference in residents' lives.

Why Join San Francisco Post Acute?

  • Competitive Pay: $48–$52 per hour, depending on experience.
  • Full-Time Schedule: Consistent employment opportunity.
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
  • Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid Time Off: PTO and holiday pay.
  • Professional Growth: Continuing education and development opportunities.
  • Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals focused on quality resident care.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
  • Help residents improve strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and functional independence.
  • Implement individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions.
  • Monitor resident responses to treatment and communicate progress or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Educate and encourage residents throughout the rehabilitation process.
  • Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary team members to support resident-centered care.
  • Follow facility policies, clinical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

  • Current, valid California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license required.
  • New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply!

Eligible Employees May Receive

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Holiday pay
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Make a Difference Every Day!

At San Francisco Post Acute, we're committed to helping residents achieve meaningful recovery and greater independence. Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Apply today to join San Francisco Post Acute as a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant!

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 physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed therapist to help residents improve mobility and functional independence. Monitor resident progress, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered care.

Key Skills

Patient rehabilitationStrength trainingMobility assistanceBalance trainingCoordination exercisesTreatment planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,557 salary observations; 3,994 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$108kPhysical Therapy median $83k (middle half $79k–$93k)55 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,557 state / 15,227 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,732 active21,766 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 6 employers
4
<$80k
3
$80k-90k
4
$90k-100k
0
$100k-110k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 6 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
69%
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Physical Therapist & PTA

MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Physical Therapy · Watsonville, California

$40-$48/hr
#3

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time or Full-Time

$39-$48/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$45/hr
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PACS

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Continuing education

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.77M
Typical market rent
$4,784/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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