Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$45 - $55/hr
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Job Description
Physical Therapy Assistant
45 – 55 Per Hour | Full-Time | Santa Ana, CA | School-Based | 2026-2027 school year |
About the Role
Plan and deliver specialized therapy techniques through individual or group sessions to meet the goals outlined in the Individual Education Plans (IEP). Provide therapy to children aged 0 to 22 with various medical diagnoses, including orthopedic impairments and developmental disorders.
Why Join Us
- CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
- Full benefits: that continue through all 12 months of the year (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
- Dedicated mentorship and training from a seasoned therapist
- Company provided live CEU’s that you can attend virtually.
What You'll Do
- Consultation & Instruction: Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate therapy into classroom-based activities. Partner with a Physical Therapist to discuss and refine treatment plans, ensuring supervision and alignment with therapeutic goals. Engage with parents to incorporate their child's therapy program into daily routines.
- Data Collection & Documentation: Complete and maintain accurate documentation for all student therapy sessions and progress.
- Time Off Management for Full-Time School Employees: Employees are encouraged to schedule their time off during school breaks. Time off requests will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure minimal disruption to normal operations.
What We're Looking For
Must Have
- Licensure: Current Physical Therapy Assistant License in the state where services are delivered.
- DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Preferred
- One year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs
- Experience with school-based caseload management
About Edlogical, A Member of Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.
Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.
Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver specialized therapy sessions for children aged 0-22 to meet Individual Education Plan goals. Collaborate with teachers, physical therapists, and parents to integrate therapy into classroom activities and daily routines.
Requirements
Must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant License and clear DOJ/FBI Live Scan and TB screenings. Preferred candidates have one year of experience and knowledge of special education programs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 32 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 47% are remote, 19% have no call, 31% 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 ~$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).
Point Quest Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 6 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Point Quest Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
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