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Fresno, California

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.03-$44.83/hr

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Description:

Full time Days Rotating weekends and holidays

Summary

This position is responsible for assisting with physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected by the supervising physical therapist.

Requirements

1. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

2. Successful graduation from an accredited physical therapy assistant program (unless the Physical Therapy Examining Committee has provided a qualifying opinion on equivalent training and/or experience) is required.

3. Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant with the State of California is required. Exception may be made for Physical Therapy Assistant Licensed Applicant with a requirement to obtain licensure within six months of hire into position.

4. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.

5. Minimum of one year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant is preferred.

6. Experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

7. Ability to utilize physical therapy equipment safely is required.

8. Ability to relate in a professional manner to patients, physicians, the public and other health care providers while demonstrating excellent customer service is required.

Pay Range: $32.03-$44.83

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assisting with physical therapy procedures and related tasks as selected by the supervising physical therapist. The role requires maintaining professional interactions with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers while delivering excellent customer service.

Key Skills

Patient careProfessional communicationEquipment safety

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (1,220 salary observations; 4,366 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k 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$67k–$93kPhysical Therapy median $85k (middle half $81k–$92k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$118k median in California$94k nationally (+26%)1,220 state / 12,288 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$72k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,773 active21,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% remote · 8% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,999 in the last 30 days4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top PTA Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs · 1 employer
6
<$85k

Annual compensation range

#1

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From $80,000
#2

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From $80,000
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - San Jose

From $80,000
#4

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From $80,000
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • Includes weekends

Living in Fresno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k
Typical market rent
$1,945/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.2
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 · Fresno, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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