Patient Care Assistant / Physical Therapy Aide (Experienced)
Carmel Valley / Del Mar, CA | Part-Time to Full-Time | In-Clinic | Weekends Off
Pay: $20.00 – $28.00 per hour (top of range for candidates with relevant healthcare, fitness, or patient-care experience)
About Us
We are an established, growing holistic physical therapy and wellness practice serving the Carmel Valley and Del Mar community. Our clinic provides natural, hands-on, movement-based care that addresses the root cause of pain — not just symptoms. We are known for the quality of our patient relationships and the professionalism of our team.
We are seeking a dependable, experienced Patient Care Assistant / PT Aide who takes pride in their work, communicates well with patients of all ages, and can operate independently in a professional clinical setting.
Who Thrives in This Role
This position is a great fit for someone who:
- Has 2+ years of experience in healthcare, fitness, wellness, hospitality, or another customer-facing field (PT aide, medical assistant, massage, personal training, or front-office experience is a plus)
- Works independently with minimal supervision and sound judgment
- Takes ownership of the patient experience from check-in to checkout
- Is reliable, punctual, and consistent — patients and teammates can count on you
- Brings professional maturity, warmth, and calm to a clinical environment
- Values long-term stability with a practice that invests in its people
Career changers and returning professionals are welcome and encouraged to apply. If you have a strong work history and genuine care for people, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Patient Care & Support
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercises prescribed by our physical therapists
- Educate patients on proper movement, posture, and post-treatment care
- Support therapists during treatments (heat, ice, taping, equipment setup)
- Build trusted, professional relationships with our patients
Clinic Operations
- Prepare and turn over treatment rooms between patients
- Maintain a clean, organized, professional clinic environment
- Welcome patients and manage smooth patient flow
- Assist with scheduling, payments, and administrative tasks as needed
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times
Schedule, Pay & Path to Full-Time
- Consistent weekday schedule — clinic is closed on weekends
- Starts at approximately 20–25 hours per week with a stable, predictable schedule
- Clear path to full-time, typically within 90–120 days based on performance and fit
- Full-time employees receive our complete benefits package:
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Why Join Us
- A respectful, professional, supportive team environment
- Stable weekday hours and genuine work-life balance
- Meaningful, hands-on work helping people recover and stay well
- An established practice model with growing demand — long-term job security
- Opportunities to expand your skills in holistic, movement-based care
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus (health, exercise science, kinesiology, or related fields)
- 2+ years of experience in healthcare, fitness, wellness, or customer-facing roles strongly preferred
- Weekday availability required
- COVID-19 vaccination preferred
Application Questions
- Tell us about your longest-held role. What kept you there, and what did you contribute?
- Tell us about a time you noticed a problem at work and took the initiative to fix it. What did you do?
- Describe a time you provided exceptional care or service to a customer or patient. What was the result?
Job Types: Part-time (with path to full-time)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Tell us about your longest-held role. What kept you there, and what did you contribute?
- Tell us about a time you noticed a problem at work and took the initiative to fix it. What did you do?
- Describe a time you provided exceptional care or service to a customer or patient. What was the result?
Work Location: In person
