PT Assistant
CommonSpirit Health$43.53–$48.06/hrRed Bluff, CAFull timePosted 3mo agoStill open, checked every night- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $43.53–$48.06 an hour. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in California post a median of $43.50 an hour, the middle half $40–$48, across 161 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Physical therapist assistants employed in California earn a median of $39.96 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of St Elizabeth Community Hospital
Medicare gives St Elizabeth Community Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 82% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · California hospitals by rating.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists St Elizabeth Community Hospital as owned by a non-profit body, and CommonSpirit Health also runs for-profit hospitals, so which entity employs you decides whether the work counts toward PSLF. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
Licensed in another state?
California is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a California license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's PT Compact status.
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About the job
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our PT Assistant, you will be a vital clinical support, meticulously implementing physical therapy treatment programs and providing critical feedback toward patient recovery.
Every day, you'll execute individual patient treatment programs developed by the physical therapist, guiding patients through exercises and activities. You'll provide objective feedback on patient and caregiver performance, collaborate with the supervising PT, and contribute directly to rehabilitation goals.
To be successful, you'll combine strong clinical skill implementation with excellent observation, communication, and a compassionate approach, directly contributing to effective physical rehab outcomes.
Job Requirements
Required
- PT Assistants providing independent case coverage in Pediatrics will have a minimum of 1 year pediatric experience
- Successful completion of a two-year college program for physical therapists assistants, which has been accredited by the Committee on Accreditation in Education, American Physical Therapy Association and/or possession of a valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of California
- Current CA PTA license
- Current Automobile Insurance required
- BLS CPR Certification (Must be through the American Heart Association)
- Ability to perform duties and make decisions in stressful situations and prioritize patient needs and other duties
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1906, Dignity Health - St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a 76-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Red Bluff, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for two consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.
One Community. One Mission. One California
From CommonSpirit Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About CommonSpirit Health
CommonSpirit Health is a Catholic, nonprofit health system based in Chicago, with about 160,000 (source: CommonSpirit Health, 2026 Annual Report (investor resources)) employees, more than 130 (source: CommonSpirit Health, 2026 Annual Report (investor resources)) hospitals (plus 20 (source: CommonSpirit Health, 2026 Annual Report (investor resources)) run through joint ventures), and home care, senior living and other care sites in 24 (source: CommonSpirit Health, 2026 Annual Report (investor resources)) states. Source: CommonSpirit Health, 2026 Annual Report (investor resources)
Based in Chicago, ILHires in 21 statesPay on its listings: 98.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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