Physical Therapist Assistant

People Well Staffing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

People Well Staffing is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join a skilled nursing facility in San Jose, CA. You will work under a Physical Therapist to carry out individualized plans and help patients progress toward meaningful functional goals.

Responsibilities include implementing plans, providing therapeutic exercises, and documenting progress. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative rehab team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Active CA PTA license in good standing, or eligibility.
• Current BLS/CPR certification as required by the employer.
• Strong communication, documentation, teamwork, and patient-care skills.
• Experience in the applicable setting preferred.

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

Strong communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Patient-care

BLS/CPR certification

Education

Accredited PTA program

Job description

San Jose, United States | Posted on 09/03/2026

Physical Therapist Assistant - San Jose, CA

Location: SanJose, CA 95116 or 95124

Setting: SkilledNursing Facility (SNF)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $44-$48 per hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join asupportive skilled nursing facility (SNF) rehabilitation team in San Jose, 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: $44 -$48 per hour
• Full-Time opportunity
• Supportive and collaborative rehabilitationenvironment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact onpatient outcomes
• Professional growth and development opportunities