Pays $32-$40/hr — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$83k (74 jobs)
Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient
About the Role
Physical Therapist Assistant in Bakersfield, CA. Hourly rate $32-$40/hr plus incentives. Work under PT supervision.
Join PT Solutions as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient in Bakersfield, California.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $32 - $40/hour.
- Performance-based incentives
- Professional development
- Career progression
- Diverse patient population
- PTO and EIB accrual
- Y Rate: $32–$40/hr (based on experience and market factors) Monthly Incentive Bonuses for exceeding daily visit thresholds Sign-On Bonus:.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join PT Solutions as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient.
Key Responsibilities
Administer physical therapy treatments and educate patients, family members, and caregivers on daily routines. Build strong relationships with patients and team members to maximize functional outcomes.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an APTA or CAPTE approved physical therapist assistant program. Requires state licensure and Basic Life Support certification via the American Heart Association.
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 ~$114k (1,536 salary observations; 3,092 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (19,239 salary observations; 45,434 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
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