Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation

$104K — $114K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active PTA license in California
  • Graduate from an accredited PTA program
  • Successful completion of NPTE for PTAs
  • Current CPR/BLS certification or willingness to obtain
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Team-first mindset with passion for skilled nursing care

Responsibilities

  • Implement resident treatment plans as directed by supervising PT
  • Deliver therapeutic interventions for strength, mobility, and coordination
  • Monitor and document resident responses; report changes to PT
  • Educate residents and caregivers on exercises and safety strategies
  • Complete compliant clinical documentation per regulations
  • Maintain adherence to HIPAA and infection control standards
  • Support discharge planning and transition-of-care efforts
  • Participate in team meetings and quality assurance initiatives

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program for support
  • Identity theft protection and travel insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
  • Stable, Full-Time scheduling for career planning
  • Employee discount programs via Bene-Hub
  • Desirable location in Los Gatos, near Santa Cruz Mountains
Full Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) | Full-Time | Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation | Los Gatos, CA | $50 to $55/Hour

Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant on a Full-Time basis in Los Gatos, California. If you are a clinician who wants consistent scheduling, meaningful patient care, and a collaborative Skilled Nursing environment that values your impact, this is the opportunity you have been looking for.

You will help residents regain strength, mobility, and independence while working alongside a dedicated therapy team in one of the Bay Area's most desirable communities.

Compensation and Financial Security
  • Hourly pay range: $50.00 to $55.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • Among the most competitive Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant compensation packages available in Los Gatos and the greater Santa Clara County market
  • A pay range that reflects the clinical quality, cost of living, and market positioning of one of California's most desirable Silicon Valley communities
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match (vesting begins after one year of service)
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Health and Wellness Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance - the company covers the majority of Medical HMO premiums, with buy-up plan options available
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
  • Identity theft protection and travel insurance coverage

Work-Life Quality
  • Paid Time Off encompassing vacation, sick leave, and observed holidays
  • Consistent, stable Full-Time scheduling that supports long-term career planning and personal stability
  • Bene-Hub employee discount programs
  • A Los Gatos location at the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, offering an unmatched quality of life in the heart of Silicon Valley

Culture and Career
  • A collaborative, supportive therapy team that genuinely invests in one another
  • Meaningful, measurable impact on resident outcomes and quality of life
  • A state-of-the-art rehabilitation environment in a beautifully maintained facility
  • A stable, professionally managed environment aligned with federal, state, and local care standards
  • One of the most desirable practice locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, minutes from downtown Los Gatos and the broader Silicon Valley

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 Skilled Nursing and Subacute setting. 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 skilled nursing and subacute care

Apply Today

Ready to bring your clinical expertise where it truly matters? Submit your application now. Our team reviews candidates promptly and will be in touch to schedule next steps.

Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation is located at 350 De Soto Drive in Los Gatos, California, proudly serving the greater Santa Clara County and Silicon Valley community.

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