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Temecula, California

Physical Therapist Aide

Physical Therapy AideFull-Time

Listed compensation

$23-$26/hr

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: 31170 Temecula Pkwy Ste 102 - Temecula, CA, Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00Hourly, Assist physical therapists with preparing patients and treatment areas for therapy sessions. Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and activities as instructed by the physical therapist.

Set up, clean, and maintain therapy equipment and treatment rooms. Escort patients to and from treatment areas as needed. Monitor patients during exercises and report any concerns to the supervising therapist. Maintain cleanliness and organization of therapy areas and equipment according to clinic standards.

Assist with stocking supplies and maintaining inventory in the therapy department. Support front office tasks when needed, including scheduling appointments and answering phones. Maintain accurate documentation and assist therapists with administrative tasks as directed.

Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Follow all clinic safety, infection control, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience in a physical therapy clinic, rehabilitation center, or healthcare setting preferred. Interest in physical therapy, rehabilitation, or healthcare careers is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Aide assists therapists by preparing patients and treatment areas, guiding patients through exercises, and maintaining clinic equipment. They also provide administrative support, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with safety and privacy regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is preferred, along with a strong interest in physical therapy careers.

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistancePatient preparationEquipment maintenanceClinic sanitationInventory managementAppointment schedulingHIPAA compliancePatient confidentialitySafety procedures

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,287 salary observations; 4,335 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,313 salary observations; 61,588 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 ~$51k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k 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$48k–$54kPhysical Therapy median $122k (middle half $108k–$136k)37 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$116k median in California$94k nationally (+24%)1,287 state / 12,313 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$46k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,720 active21,758 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, 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.

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapy Aide / Tech listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 131 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Temecula

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$656k
Typical market rent
$2,946/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
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.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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