PHYSICAL THERAPIST AIDE (FT-DAYS)
Listed compensation
$23-$25.37/hr
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Stockton, CA 95203Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $25.37 HourlyJob 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 (205 salary observations; 395 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,029 salary observations; 5,880 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
