PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Physical Therapy AssistantDepartment of State Hospitals$3,486.00 - $4,363.00 per MonthThis position is located in Coalinga.Under supervision of a registered physical therapist, to assist in administering physical therapy treatments in a State hospital; and to do other related work. Carries out individual client care programs or portions thereof as planned by a supervising registered physical therapist; trains clients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living; applies heat and cold, ultrasound and massage, light, in water and therapeutic pools; assists clients in positioning and exercising; observes and reports client's physical condition and response to treatment; assists registered physical therapist in performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures; maintains safe environment for clients; maintains treatment areas and equipment in satisfactory operating condition; maintains adequate supplies; attends clinics; may post client and treatment data in records; may prepare reports; may participate in clerical and reception activities of the physical therapy unit.The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital.All state civil service employees are currently subject to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP). The PLP program reduces the monthly gross salary but provides PLP leave credits in lieu of pay. The amount of salary reduction depends on the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). Your BU for this position that's been offered and accepted is BU20 –Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The expected salary reduction will be 3% of the salary identified above, and you will accrue approximately 5 hours of PLP each month. You will be subject to the PLP salary reduction and leave accruals through June 30, 2027.You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANTJob Application Package ChecklistDuty StatementJob Code #: JC-537305Position #(s): 437-000-8272-XXXWorking Title: Physical Therapy AssistantClassification: PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT $3,486.00 - $4,363.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions: 1Work Location: Fresno CountyTelework: In OfficeJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeFacility: Department of State Hospitals - CoalingaDSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings. Department Website: position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.The position(s) require(s) a(n) Physical Therapy Assistant Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.This position is located in Coalinga. Coalinga State Hospital is accepting applications for this recruitment continuously. This advertisement will remain posted until the position(s) have been filled. Cut-off-date for this recruitment will be every other Thursday commencing 3/19/26. Applications may be processed on a flow basis prior to the cut-off-date to meet the hiring needs of the department. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and have eligibility by the application received date to be invited to participate in the next available scheduled interview and/or processed for conditional hire. Please note: If you still need to take and pass an exam for Physical Therapy Assistant to establish list eligibility please use the following link: This advertisement may also be used to fill future vacancies for positions that are of the same classification and same tenure/time base if the vacancy occurs while this job posting is active. Unless otherwise requested by the candidate, all communications and correspondence regarding this recruitment from our agency will be sent electronically via your CalCareer account and/or email listed on your State Application, STD. 678. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareer profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Final Filing Date: 11/29/2026Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga N/A Attn: Selection Services - Human Resources AB258 24511 W. Jayne Ave Coalinga, CA 93210-5002Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga N/A Selection Services - Human Resources -Office number AB258 P.O. Box 5002 Coalinga, CA 93210-5002 08:00 AM - 04:30 PMThe following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Department Website: Human Resources Contact: Erica Bravo View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Contact: Office of Human Rights View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a