Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility
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Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Atascadero, California. This is a great opportunity to work with a geriatric population and patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.
You will work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain mobility, improve strength, and enhance their overall quality of life. If you are passionate about hands-on patient care and rehabilitation, this role offers both professional growth and meaningful impact.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans for patients in a Skilled Nursing Facility
- Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility activities
- Monitor patient progress and report any changes or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and mobility techniques
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and patient progress
- Ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards
Requirements
- Active state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in California
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Minimum of 6 months of recent PTA experience within the last 5 years preferred
- Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or geriatric setting is a plus
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement individualized treatment plans and provide therapeutic exercises to help patients regain mobility and strength. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, educating caregivers, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility at TheraEd Staffing Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
Physical Therapist Career Context
TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 139 active listings.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (469 salary observations; 1,117 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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