Physical Therapist Assistant Job in Long Beach, CA

Job title from Select Medical: Physical Therapist Assistant

Source: Select Medical job site (jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Nov 4, 2026.

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California is not in the PT Compact.

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How the pay compares

This job pays USD 7.97 an hour less than the typical USD 40.47 an hour for PTA jobs in California (38 jobs that list the pay).

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Typical pay at Select Medical in California: USD 42.50 an hour (14 jobs that list the pay).

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Job description from Select Medical

Overview

Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant

Location: 2017 Palo Verde Ave Ste 101 Long Beach, CA 90815

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Compensation: $30-$35/hour (based on experience)

Incentives: $10K Sign-On Bonus + Monthly Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Our outpatient physical therapy center in Long Beach, CA is seeking a full‑time orthopedic Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team. We are a fast‑paced, fun, and growing clinic with a strong team culture and collaborative environment. Our clinicians treat a diverse caseload, including orthopedics, neurology, vestibular rehabilitation, sports medicine, workers’ compensation, and pre‑ and post‑operative care, offering an exciting opportunity to provide well‑rounded, skilled patient care.

At Select Physical Therapy, every physical therapist assistant's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth and champion your aspirations. We take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life and the things they love.

NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY!

1:1 mentorship is available for all new grads and hours can be flexible. Our work environment offers a great opportunity to provide skilled care to our patients and grow with the nation’s leader in outpatient physical therapy.

Why Join Us:

  • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
  • Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
  • Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
  • Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

  • College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
  • Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
  • CPR certification

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Apply on the Select Medical site

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