Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$32.03-$44.83/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $67k–$93k | Physical 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 power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in California | 1,773 active | 21,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% remote · 8% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California 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 listings | 7,999 in the last 30 days | 4,222 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 |
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