Job Description

Job Description

Community Medical Centers is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a job in Fresno, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapy Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview:\n

Fresno, CA 

 

Overview 

 

Opportunities for you! 

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes 

• Home to a Top 10 rehab hospital in CA 

• Be among the first to shape team culture and help set the gold standard in patient experience 

• Professional development with a 4-level clinical ladder 

• Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas). 

• Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS 

• Tuition reimbursement, education programs, and scholarships 

• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority 

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 7% matching contributions  

• Free parking and electric charging 

 

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.  

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Want to learn more? Click here.   

 

\n\nResponsibilities:\n

Located on the Community Regional campus, Burnett Extended Care Center is our brand-new 154-bed transitional care facility. Purpose-built to serve patients transitioning from hospital to home, Burnett features specialized rehabilitation spaces — dedicated gym spaces with the latest technology, a complete simulated home-like environment, and innovative therapy programs — all designed to help patients regain independence and quality of life in a post-acute setting. 

• Perform physical therapy procedures as delegated by a Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to support patients in improving strength, mobility, and overall function. 

• Monitor and document patient progress, making appropriate adjustments to exercises and treatments as needed to ensure safe and effective rehabilitation. 

• Manage a complex caseload while offering mentorship, preceptorship, and onboarding support for new team members, students, and volunteers. 

• Demonstrate strong critical thinking, organizational skills, and clinical leadership in a dynamic, team-based therapy environment. 

Through collaboration and research, you’ll help residents regain independence by delivering hands-on support and implementing personalized therapy plans with an interdisciplinary team that puts care first.  

 

 

\n\nQualifications:\n

Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required 

• Successful completion of one of the following is required 

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant degree program 

• Sat for the national examination and received a passing score to qualify for licensures occurring before January 1, 2010 as per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 

• 4 years of applicable experience and ability to demonstrate required competence required 

 

Licenses and Certifications 

• PTA - Current State of California Physical Therapy Assistant License required 

• Exception may be made for Physical Therapy Assistant License Applicant with a requirement to obtain licensure within 180 days of hire or transfer into position 

• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required 

\n\nDisclaimers:\n

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

Community Medical Centers Job ID #2025-48211. Posted job title: Physical Therapist Assist 2

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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