Physical Therapist Assistant PTA PRN
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Job Description
Come Build Your Career with Vibra Healthcare!
We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team!
Hospital Details
San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, located in Fresno, CA, is a 62 bed acute rehab hospital, providing rehabilitative services to people recovering from disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses.
We help our patients regain their physical or cognitive abilities so they can return home at their highest level of independence. As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families.
Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting the Physical Therapist in the provision of Physical Therapy services to patients, including treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under a Physical Therapist and per physician orders.
Required Skills
Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of employment required.
Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.
Additional Qualifications/Skills
One (1) year of experience preferred. Previous Hospital experience preferred.
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
- Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Benefits
At Vibra Healthcare, employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members.
At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe.
Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals are always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy.
Our goal is to empower our employees and support them in their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.
Posted Total Compensation
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current, valid license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in California and possess a current BLS certification. One year of hospital experience is preferred, along with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 35 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 14% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (1,525 salary observations; 3,917 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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).
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