PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
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Job Description
About the Role
Join KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP as a Physical Therapist Assistant – $45-$47/hr, Full-Time in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Merced, CA 95348Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $45.00 - $47.
Key Responsibilities
- provide appropriate billing information.
Requirements
- Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
- Communicates with patients, families and other clinical staff of treatment variations.
- Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
- Supports and participates in department operations and development.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $45 - $47/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP as a Physical Therapist Assistant – $45-$47/hr, Full-Time.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT at KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP lists compensation for this psychologist position at $45k to $47k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $47000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Merced, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($45k–$47k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Documentation, Communication, Teamwork, Clinical Skills, Professionalism, Interdisciplinary Cooperation, Billing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The primary role involves implementing and executing established patient treatment plans under the direct supervision of licensed therapists, while ensuring timely and accurate written documentation for regulatory and reimbursement requirements. This position also requires effective communication wi...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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