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Newport Beach, California

Physical Therapist Assistant II: Hoag at Home

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Physical Therapist Assistant II works under the direction of a Physical Therapist and performs assigned procedures and tasks, according to the established Physical Therapy plan of care.
  • This role reviews physician referrals, patients’ subjective report, Physical Therapy evaluation and goals, and the medical record, to implement the Physical Therapy treatment plan accordingly.
  • Contacts the Physical Therapist regarding any change in status or proposed treatment plan.
  • Provides education to patient, family and/or caregiver regarding purpose of activity, use of equipment, home exercise and activity.
  • Oversees the clinical work of the Rehabilitation Aide.
  • Manages multiple patients at the same time and provides care in multiple clinical settings and locations.
  • Provides services and required documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
  • Participates in outside continuing education and incorporates information into practice.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Additionally, the Physical Therapist Assistant II assists with educating and orienting new staff, acts as clinical instructor for students and interns, and participates as instructor in an established class or program.
  • Participates in educational events within the clinic and community.
  • Seeks out advanced clinical information and attends clinical education coursework which meets the Physical Therapy Board of California guidelines and provides in-services to staff.

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit:

hoag.org.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant II implements treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist and provides education to patients and caregivers. Additionally, the role involves orienting new staff, acting as a clinical instructor for students, and managing care across multiple clinical settings.

Requirements

Requires a current California Physical Therapist Assistant license, BLS certification, and 18 months of experience in an acute healthcare environment. Experience with Microsoft Office and bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EducationClinical InstructionMedical DocumentationHome Health CarePelvic Floor TreatmentStroke EducationHealthcare Database SystemsBilingual Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,541 salary observations; 3,957 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,018 salary observations; 57,383 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)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant II: Hoag at Home at Hoag a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top PTA Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs · 7 employers

5
<$80k
7
$80k-90k
3
$90k-100k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
69%
CME allowance
50% this job
Loan repayment
31% this job
Relocation assistance
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$40-$48/hr
#2

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Enloe Health · Chico, California

$34.02-$45.93/hr
#3

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$40-$45/hr
#4

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$40-$42/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in Newport Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.13M
Typical market rent
$4,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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