Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time
Listed compensation
$66,622 - $93,246
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Description:
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 involves providing compassionate, person-centered care while maintaining professional interactions with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time at Trinity Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
Physical Therapist Career Context
In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (350 salary observations; 841 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,091 salary observations; 14,079 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$38k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $34k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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