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Tehachapi, California

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$37/hr

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Job Description

Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistant, where you’ll work alongside a Physical Therapist in administering patient treatments while educating patients, family members, and caregivers on how to best assist with daily routines. You will have the chance to work with a broader team to maximize patient outcomes using evidence-based care.

  • Your Responsibilities as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Administer and assist with a wide range of physical therapy treatments using a variety of methods
  • Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
  • Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members
  • Build and maintain relationships throughout the community

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an APTA or CAPTE approved physical therapist assistant program
  • State Licensure
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Compensation & Bonus Structure
  • Base Salary: $28/hr - $37/hr (based on experience and market factors)
  • Monthly Incentive Bonuses for exceeding daily visit thresholds
  • Sign-On Bonus: Available in select locations!
  • What You Will Get
  • In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:
  • Competitive compensation with ability to earn performance-based incentives
  • Professional development and career progression
  • Experience working with a diverse patient population
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.

From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.

This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!

Key Responsibilities

You will administer physical therapy treatments and educate patients and their caregivers on daily routines to maximize outcomes. Additionally, you will build strong relationships with patients and the community to help individuals achieve their functional goals.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient treatmentPatient educationFunctional goal settingClinical communicationCommunity relationship building

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,557 salary observations; 3,994 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$58k–$77kPhysical Therapy median $83k (middle half $79k–$94k)57 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,557 state / 15,227 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$61k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,731 active21,862 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 7 employers
5
<$80k
7
$80k-90k
4
$90k-100k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Physical Therapy · Watsonville, California

$40-$48/hr
#2

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time or Full-Time

EmpowerMe Wellness · San Francisco, California

$39-$48/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$45/hr
#4

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time or Full-Time

$37-$44/hr
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About PT Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Monthly Incentive Bonuses
Sign-On Bonus (select locations)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
Professional Development
APTA-Accredited Orthopedic Residency Program
Mentorship Opportunities

Living in Tehachapi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$409k
Typical market rent
$2,160/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.