PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Department of State Hospitals · Fresno County
Salary: $3,486 – $4,363 per month
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
DSH-Napa Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Services is hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant. This is a full time and permanent position working with adult patients in a psychiatric facility. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to:
- Assessment and evaluation
- Treatment services
- Provide written documentation pertaining to progress in treatment
- Provide training to unit staff to support the patient in daily living
Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.
To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:
- An examination is required to obtain list eligibility in order to qualify for this job vacancy. Obtaining list eligibility is a separate process. You can view the requirements and take the examination by visiting the following link: Physical Therapist Assistant Examination
- You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application and include duties performed with Supervisor’s name and Contact information. All experience and education relatable to this classification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Possession of a valid certificate as a Physical Therapy Assistant as issued by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee, Board of Medical Quality Assurance, Department of Consumer Affairs.
Please note that the application submission cutoff date is set for the 15th and the end of every month. Applications received after this date will be processed during the next monthly cutoff.
Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.
For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
- The 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) Valid California Physical Therapist Assistant License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
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Regional hiring context
There are 63 current state openings in Fresno County, including this position.
Application timeline
This is a continuous filing that has been listed for 71 days since CA Public Jobs first observed it.
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Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on July 23, 2026. It was last verified open on October 2, 2026.