Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health - South Bay CA
How this pay compares
This posting states $60–$75 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in California post a median of $43.50 an hour, the middle half $40.29–$48.18, across 152 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Physical therapist assistants employed in California earn a median of $39.96 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Licensed in another state?
California is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a California license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's PT Compact status.
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About the job
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
South Bay Area | Torrance, CA
Heralds Home Health is Hiring!
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and clinically skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing Home Health team serving patients throughout the South Bay area of Los Angeles County.
We are looking for a dependable PTA with strong rehabilitation skills, excellent communication, and the ability to provide high-quality patient care in a home health setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide skilled physical therapy treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Implement established treatment plans to improve patient mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
- Assist patients with gait training, therapeutic exercises, transfer training, and fall prevention.
- Monitor patient progress and promptly communicate changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed exercises, mobility techniques, and safety precautions.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Active California Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of rehabilitation techniques.
- Home Health experience preferred.
- Experience working with geriatric patients and individuals with mobility limitations preferred.
- Ability to manage field visits efficiently and maintain accurate documentation.
- Strong communication and patient education skills.
- Bilingual Spanish or Vietnamese preferred.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the South Bay area.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a PTA who is confident in their clinical abilities, dependable, organized, and passionate about helping patients regain mobility and independence.
Why Join Heralds Home Health?
- Supportive and collaborative clinical team.
- Flexible scheduling opportunities.
- Opportunity to provide personalized, one-on-one patient care.
- Meaningful work helping patients improve their quality of life.
Location: South Bay, Los Angeles County
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant – Home Health
Schedule: Per Diem / Part-Time
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and visit type.
Apply Today!
Join Heralds Home Health and help patients regain their strength, mobility, and independence in the comfort of their homes.
From Prudential Healthcare's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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