Physical Therapst Assistant

Skypark Physical Therapy & Rehabili; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Skypark Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation seeks a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic team in Torrance. You’ll deliver evidence-based care under PT plans of care while working with a close-knit team focused on patient experience and professional growth.

New grads are encouraged to apply. You’ll be paired with a supervising PT for weekly one-on-one case reviews during the first six months, with a structured ramp-up and paid mentoring time.

Qualifications

• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Spanish language ability is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions under supervising PT plans of care.
• Manage an outpatient orthopedic caseload and report patient progress.
• Maintain accurate, timely payer-compliant documentation.
• Collaborate with PTs, aides, front desk staff, patients, and families.
• Participate in team meetings and process improvements.

Skills

Outpatient orthopedics experience

BLS/CPR certification

Spanish (helpful)

Education

Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Skypark Physical Therapy is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing outpatient orthopedic clinic in Torrance. You'll deliver evidence-based care under PT plans of care while working with a close-knit team that values clear communication, professional growth, and an exceptional patient experience.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. You'll be paired with a named supervising PT for weekly one-on-one case review during your first six months, with a structured 30/60/90-day caseload ramp - mentoring time is paid and protected.

Compensation

The hourly range is $36-$42, depending on experience. We use a written rubric for placement within the range and share it during the interview, so the number isn't a mystery or a negotiation contest.

The $5,000 student-loan / education benefit is paid in four $1,250 installments at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months - giving you meaningful support during the first year instead of holding the full benefit until the end of year two.

Benefits (Approx Value)

• Hourly pay (example at $39/hour, 40 hours/week) | $81,120/yr
• Student loan / education benefit - $1,250 paid every 6 months during your first 2 years | $2,500/yr
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 4% employer match | ~$3,245/yr
• Health insurance - Blue Shield Gold PPO, 50% employer-paid, plus dental | ~$4,500/yr
• Continuing education - $1,000/yr stipend plus 1 paid CE day | ~$1,400/yr
• California PTA license renewal, malpractice coverage, BLS certification, APTA dues | Paid by clinic
• 21 paid days off - 10 PTO, 5 sick, 6 holidays | -

Approximate first-year value, before overtime

$93,000+

Caseload and Schedule

• The target caseload is 14-16 completed visits per day
• New hires start with a 30/60/90-day ramp: around 10-12 visits a day at first, with double-booked blocks added gradually as you get comfortable and build toward the target range.
• You'll have a standing weekly one-on-one with your supervising PT during work hours for the first six months, and longer if it remains useful.
• Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. (flexible to change according to other commitments you may have)
• We use AI-assisted documentation tools, and documentation time is part of the workday. The goal is that notes are finished before you leave.
• Front desk and billing staff handle scheduling, insurance verification, and authorizations; PTs and trained aides support clinical flow.

About the Clinic

We're a therapist-owned clinic with a small team of physical therapists, PTAs, aides, and dedicated front desk staff. The caseload is general outpatient orthopedics with steady referral volume - post-surgical patients, athletes, and active older adults - so you'd be busy from the start rather than building a schedule from zero. We're planning a second location; this role is an addition to the team, not a backfill, with room to grow as the practice expands.

What the Job Involves

• Delivering individualized, evidence-based interventions under each supervising PT’s plan of care.
• Managing an assigned outpatient orthopedic caseload and communicating patient response and progress to the supervising PT.
• Keeping documentation accurate, timely, and payer-compliant.
• Collaborating with PTs, aides, front desk staff, patients, and families to support continuity of care.
• Participating in team meetings and in-services and contributing ideas that improve care and clinic flow.

Qualifications

• Associate degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• California PTA license, active or pending. New grads are welcome to apply before licensure comes through.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Outpatient orthopedic experience and Spanish are both helpful but not required.

Skypark Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hourly range above is a good-faith estimate under California pay transparency law (SB 1162); placement within the range depends on experience.