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Trinity Health
Fresno, California

Physical Therapist Assistant Full Time

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$66,622 - $93,246

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

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

Patient careProfessional communicationPhysical therapy equipment operation

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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Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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$73k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Relocation assistance
8%
Visa sponsorship
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$40.00 /Hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

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$35-$39/hr
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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Fresno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$380k≈ 11.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,941/mo≈ 73% of gross pay
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fresno, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance