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Point Quest Group
Santa Ana, California

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45 - $55/hr

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Posted 4mo ago

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

Therapy PlanningIEP ImplementationPediatric TherapyCase ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational 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.

Top PTA Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs · 8 employers

4
<$80k
7
$80k-90k
2
$90k-100k
1
$101k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
63% this job
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist & PTA

MGA Homecare · Richardson, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Infinity Rehab · Oakland, California

$40-$48.76/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$45/hr
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in Santa Ana

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$882k
Typical market rent
$2,812/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Point Quest Group

Education Administration Programs
Elk Grove, CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

CEU/license reimbursement
Tuition assistance
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays