PHYSICAL THERAPIST AIDE (FT-DAYS)
Listed compensation
$23-$25.37/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Job Location: Stockton, CA 95203
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.37 Hourly
- Job Shift: DayPOSITION
Summary
The Physical Therapy Aide at Dameron Hospital provides essential support to licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in the delivery of physical therapy services.
The Aide assists in preparing patients and treatment areas, transporting patients, maintaining equipment, and supporting the therapy team in providing safe and effective care.
This role contributes to the daily operations and quality of patient care by ensuring smooth workflows, a clean and safe environment, and timely assistance with patient-related tasks.
The Physical Therapy Aide must demonstrate professionalism, initiative, effective communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care. This is a non-union position.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assist therapy staff with patient preparation, transfers, and positioning during therapy sessions Transport patients to and from the therapy department as needed Prepare and clean treatment areas before and after therapy sessions in accordance with infection control protocols Set up and organize therapy equipment and supplies as directed Monitor patient comfort and safety during therapy activities and report concerns to supervising staff Maintain appropriate levels of supplies and ensure equipment is clean and in good working order Assist with clerical duties such as transporting documentation, organizing patient records, or communicating messages between departments Participate in departmental meetings, in-service education, and quality improvement activities Perform other related duties as assigned by Physical Therapy Management FTE 1.0 - DAYS - 08:00AM - 5:00PM Qualifications
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required Experience: Experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting preferred Licenses/Certificates: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required Requirements: Sexual Harassments training must be completed within 6 months of hire or promotion, and every year thereafter.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapy Aide supports licensed therapists by preparing patients and treatment areas, transporting patients, and maintaining therapy equipment. They also assist with clerical tasks and ensure a clean, safe environment for patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (1,189 salary observations; 4,756 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,162 salary observations; 66,743 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy aide / tech | ranked against 131 Physical Therapy Aide / Tech listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $48k–$53k | Physical Therapy median $129k (middle half $120k–$137k)32 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $118k median in California | $94k nationally (+25%)1,189 state / 12,162 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$45k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,798 active | 21,907 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,870 in the last 30 days | 4,344 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
