Physical Therapist Assistant

People Well Staffing; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

People Well Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for a Skilled Nursing Facility in Petaluma, CA. You will assist under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to implement individualized treatment plans and help patients progress toward meaningful functional goals.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program, active CA PTA license, and current BLS/CPR certification. Strong communication and teamwork are essential; SNF experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active CA PTA license in good standing, or eligibility for licensure.
• Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait, balance, mobility, and functional training.
• Monitor patient response and communicate progress to the Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers within the established plan of care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Effective communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Patient-care skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Petaluma, United States | Posted on 09/03/2026

Physical Therapist Assistant - Petaluma, CA

Location: Petaluma,CA 94952

Setting: SkilledNursing Facility (SNF)

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation: $50.00 per hour or more depending on experience

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join asupportive skilled nursing facility (SNF) rehabilitation team in Petaluma, CA.Working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, you will carryout individualized treatment plans and help patients progress toward meaningfulfunctional goals.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans established by thesupervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait, balance, mobility, and functional training.
• Monitor patient response and communicateprogress to the Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers within theestablished plan of care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with the rehabilitation andinterdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical TherapistAssistant program.
• Active CA PTA license in good standing, oreligibility for licensures.
• Current BLS/CPR certification as required by theemployer.
• Strong communication, documentation, teamwork,and patient-care skills.
• Experience in the applicable setting preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation: starting at $50 perhour
• Supportive and collaborative rehabilitationenvironment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact onpatient outcomesProfessional growth and developmentopportunities