Physical Therapist Assistant – Skilled Nursing Facility

AED CONSTRUCTORES; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

CE reimbursement

Supportive team environment

Meaningful impact on patient recovery

Job summary

A Physical Therapist Assistant is needed in Santee, California, to support a Skilled Nursing Facility’s geriatric rehabilitation program under a licensed Physical Therapist. You will contribute to mobility, strength, and functional independence through hands-on therapy and educated care plans.

Responsibilities include implementing plans, guiding exercises, documenting progress, and ensuring safety and compliance within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in California.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing treatment plans in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and functional mobility activities.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and proper mobility techniques.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and progress.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant – Skilled Nursing Facility

Santee, United States | Posted on 06/03/2026

Weare seeking a dependable and compassionate Physical TherapistAssistant to join a Skilled Nursing Facility inSantee, California.This role involves working with a geriatric and post-acutepopulation, assisting patients in their recovery from surgery,illness, or injury. Under the supervision of a licensedPhysical Therapist, you will help deliver hands‑on care aimedat improving mobility, strength, and overall functionalindependence. If you are committed to high-quality patient careand rehabilitation, this is a strong opportunity for bothprofessional growth and meaningful impact.

JobResponsibilities

• Assist the Physical Therapist inimplementing individualized treatment plans in a Skilled NursingFacility setting
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gaittraining, and functional mobility activities
• Monitorpatient progress and communicate any changes or concerns to thesupervising Physical Therapist
• Educate patients andcaregivers on exercises, safety, and proper mobilitytechniques
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation oftreatments and patient progress
• Ensure compliance withfacility policies and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Active state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant inCalifornia
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Minimum of 6months of recent PTA experience within the last 5 yearspreferred
• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility orgeriatric setting is a plus
• Strong communication andteamwork skills

AdditionalBenefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Continuing Education (CE)reimbursement
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunityto make a meaningful difference in patient recovery and qualityof life