Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30/hr

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Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

About the Role

Join our dynamic team at Butte Premier Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Chico, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients.
  • Monitor patient progress and provide feedback to the therapy team.
  • Educate patients on exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
  • Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients during therapy sessions.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
  • Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training sessions.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting or related field.
  • Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure in California.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Previous experience in a clinical setting preferred.
  • Passion for helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

About Us

  • What is our Why?
  • Elevating the quality of care for our region because our friends and family deserve the best.

The best care is not just the most current evidence-based care, but taking the time to look our friends and family in the eye with every interaction and for them to feel confident that we will do everything within our capacity to help them feel better.

We don’t compete with other clinics. We compete with ourselves and strive to get better at our job every day.

Salary

$30/hr

Paid Time Off (PTO)

2 weeks paid time off (accrued at a rate of 0.04 PTO per hour worked)

Sick Time

40 hours per year to be used however you want

401(k)

4% match (to begin after 90-day probationary period)

Health Insurance

$200 per month paid toward your health insurance premium (to begin after 90 day probationary period). If you would prefer to start your health insurance coverage immediately, you will be responsible for the entire premium for the first 90 days.

APTA Dues Paid in full

Continuing Education

We want all of our staff to operate at the highest level of their license. We are open to options for continuing education in order to fuel your passion and help you to become the best version of yourself.

Key Skills

Patient Treatment ImplementationPatient MonitoringPatient EducationPatient DocumentationInterpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationClinical Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In California, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$118k (1,189 salary observations; 4,756 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,162 salary observations; 66,743 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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k 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
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$62kPhysical Therapy median $85k (middle half $81k–$92k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$118k median in California$94k nationally (+25%)1,189 state / 12,162 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$56k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in California1,801 active22,040 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 10% no call · 33% no weekends30 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physical therapist listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,463 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at BUTTE PREMIER PHYSICAL THERAPY a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top PTA Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

14 jobs · 11 employers
4
<$80k
8
$80k-90k
1
$96k
1
$106k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
27% this job
Sign-on bonus
13%
Relocation assistance
13%
Visa sponsorship
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Movement For Life · San Luis Obispo, California

$27-$51/hr
#2

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Part-Time or Full-Time

EmpowerMe Wellness · Alameda, California

$38-$46/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - full-time

$24.71-$41.03/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

$26.74-$40.11/hr
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About Butte Premier Physical Therapy

Wellness and Fitness Services
Chico, California

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 4% match
Health insurance ($200/month premium contribution)
2 weeks PTO
40 hours sick time
APTA dues paid
Continuing education

Living in Chico

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k
Typical market rent
$1,561/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.2
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 · Chico, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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