Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health
Listed compensation
$39.46-$55.24/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - South Valley
Position Overview
Assists in providing physical therapy treatments and performing procedures.
May, in accordance with State laws and regulations, assist in the development of treatment plans, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments within scope of the plan of care established by the supervising physical therapist.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May serve as clinical instructor for assigned students.
Job Description
Education
Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
Certification & Licensure
PTA-Registered Physical Therapist Assistant
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Department Specific Certification & Licensure
- Department - SCAH: Auto Insurance
- Department - SCAH: DL-Valid Drivers License
Typical Experience
1 year of recent relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Critical thinking and problem solving, decisive judgement and ability to work within scope of practice.
Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule: Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday, Variable
Weekend Requirements
Rotating Weekends
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
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- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $39.46 to $55.24 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Assists in providing physical therapy treatments and performing procedures in accordance with established plans of care. Documents patient progress and adheres to all regulatory requirements to ensure safety and privacy.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited physical therapist assistant program and current PTA licensure. Candidates must have at least one year of recent relevant experience and hold a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 37 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% are remote, 16% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,518 salary observations; 3,892 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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 ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 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, Home Health at Sutter Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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Annual compensation range
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Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No nights
- Includes weekends
Living in Salida
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $469k
- Median resident rent
- $2,081/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 32 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 104.1
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.