Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Full-Time | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $35 - $43/Hour

Clinical Impact. Schedule Flexibility. Work Where Others Come to Unwind.

Capistrano Senior Living and San Juan Hills are hiring a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to join a high-performing, mission-driven rehabilitation team in the heart of South Orange County. We are open to Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN arrangements, so this opportunity is built to fit your life, not the other way around.

If you are a clinician who finds purpose in restoring independence for those who need it most, and you want to do that work in one of Southern California's most sought-after communities, this is the role for you.

The Role

The Physical Therapist Assistant works under the direction of a supervising licensed Physical Therapist to deliver individualized, evidence-informed physical therapy services within our senior living community. This position is classified as Non-Exempt and reports to the Director of Rehabilitation, the supervising Physical Therapist, and the Facility Administrator.

Core responsibilities include:

• Implementing resident treatment plans in alignment with the established plan of care
• Delivering skilled therapeutic interventions targeting strength, mobility, balance, coordination, endurance, and functional performance
• Monitoring, documenting, and reporting resident responses and any clinical changes to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Educating residents and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety strategies as delegated
• Completing accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation consistent with federal, state, payer, and organizational requirements
• Maintaining adherence to HIPAA, infection control standards, OSHA regulations, patient rights, and all applicable California state practice standards
• Supporting discharge planning and transition-of-care activities as directed
• Participating in team meetings, care conferences, and quality assurance initiatives
• Treating all residents with dignity, respect, and compassionate professionalism

Physical requirements include the ability to assist with patient transfers, mobility support, repositioning, prolonged standing and walking, bending, reaching, and lifting with or without assistive devices. The ability to assist in resident evacuation during emergency situations is also required.

What You Bring

• Current, active, and unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of California
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program - required
• Successful completion of the NPTE for PTAs - required
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain per facility policy)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Composure and professionalism in dynamic, fast-paced clinical environments
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A team-first mindset and a genuine passion for senior and post-acute care

Apply Today

Join a team that is as invested in your experience as it is in the residents we serve. Submit your application now and a member of our team will be in touch promptly to discuss next steps.

Capistrano Senior Living is located in San Juan Capistrano, California, proudly serving the South Orange County community.