Physical Therapy Assistant
Sacramento, CA
Pioneer Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,845/weekOverview
- Start Date10/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Referral bonus
- License and certification reimbursement
- Weekly pay
Description
Responsibilities:
- Assist in implementing personalized treatment plans developed by physical therapists
- Provide therapeutic exercises and modalities to improve patient function and mobility
- Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising physical therapist
- Educate patients and families on exercise techniques and safety measures
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient sessions and progress
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care
- Support discharge planning and facilitate continuity of care as needed
- Completion of accredited PTA program
- Completion of National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE)
- CA PTA licensure/certification
- First Aid Certifications (BLS) strongly recommended
- Pay: $1,816.84 - $1,873.03 / week
- Location: Sacramento, CA
- Assignment Length: 13
- Shift: Day 5x8 - up to 40.00 hours per week
- Setting: Hospital
- Workplace: On-site
Pioneer Healthcare Services specializes in staffing and travel recruiting for healthcare professionals across the U.S., with a focus on top school and medical opportunities. Our reputation is built on trust, rapid communication, and a commitment to your success. With a people-first culture, we ensure that the best clinicians are matched with leading school districts and healthcare facilities, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K, and relocation assistance. Experience unparalleled support from our award-winning team, available 24/7, as you transition into your dream role.
Employer
Pioneer Healthcare Services
At Pioneer Healthcare Services, we put people first. Always.
We're a San Diego-based healthcare and education staffing firm. Built on relationships, we've spent over a decade earning the trust of clinicians across the country. Everything we do is grounded in transparency, authenticity, and a genuine sense of community, because we believe when you feel supported, you do your best work.
We place Therapy, Allied Health, and Nursing professionals in contract assignments nationwide. We don't just match you to a job, we match you to opportunities that fit your career goals and lifestyle, while fighting to get you the highest compensation packages in the industry.
Our credentialing and compliance team is known for being the fastest and most communicative in the industry, and you'll have a dedicated recruiter and mentorship resources in your corner from day one, so you always have the support you need, when you need it.
We believe your career is more than a contract. It's a journey, and we're honored to be part of it.
Recognized as an Inc. 5000 company, a two-time SIA Best Staffing Firm to Work For, Joint Commission Gold Seal certified, and a proud NATHO member. We're also Great Recruiters Certified, earned through real reviews from the clinicians we've placed.
Let's find your perfect match, together.
About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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