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Senior CRA

Mcfarland, CA · On-site

... smooth trial operations. Your Profile: You will have a strong foundation in clinical trial ... Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical ...

VCA Animal Hospitals

Associate Veterinarian

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$80K - $180K/yr

Hours of Operation: 24 hours Cases * Dogs and cats Who we look for * People obsessed with pets and ... Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program Discover Additional Benefits ...

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How much do clinical operations associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical operations associate in Bakersfield, CA is $27.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.41 and $31.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical operations associate?

A Clinical Operations Associate supports the planning, execution, and management of clinical trials to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and company protocols. They assist in coordinating trial logistics, managing documentation, and communicating with study sites and stakeholders. Their role helps ensure studies run efficiently, meet regulatory requirements, and generate reliable data for drug development and approvals.

What are the typical responsibilities and team dynamics for a clinical operations associate?

As a Clinical Operations Associate, your typical responsibilities include coordinating study activities, maintaining trial documentation, supporting regulatory submissions, and ensuring adherence to protocols and timelines. You will often work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes clinical research coordinators, data managers, and study monitors, frequently communicating with internal and external stakeholders to keep the study on track. Collaboration and adaptability are key, as priorities can shift based on site needs or regulatory updates. This role offers valuable exposure to the operations side of clinical research and can serve as a springboard to more senior roles such as Clinical Project Manager or Clinical Research Associate.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the clinical operations associate position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Operations Associate, you need a solid background in clinical research processes, project management, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC) platforms, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification is highly valued. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are important soft skills that help manage complex studies and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These abilities are crucial for ensuring that clinical trials run smoothly, meet regulatory standards, and maintain participant safety.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Operations Associate job openings in Bakersfield, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,454 per year, or $27.1 per hour.

Clinical Director - Bakersfield,CA **New Clinic**

Precision Rehabilitation & Orthopedic Physical Therapy (PRO PT)

Bakersfield, CA

$130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Identification Section
Position Title: Clinic Director/PT
Department: Assigned Clinic Location EEOC Class: OM
Reports To: COO FLSA Status: Exempt

General Summary
As a Clinic Director/PT for PRO~PT, you will serve as a leader of a designated location to develop and manage a highly functioning team that consistently delivers the best in patient care and customer service. Clinic directors work with senior leadership, physicians, and hospital partners to ensure operational efficiency across all service lines. They are a clinical
expert resource to staff regarding patient needs and clinical oversight. Additionally, the Clinic Director is a Physical Therapist that provides a variety of healthcare services to help individuals who have been injured or physically affected by illness to recover or improve function. A Physical Therapist must be able to evaluate a patient amp;#39;s condition and devise a
customized physical rehabilitation and treatment plan. The Physical Therapist amp;#39;s goal is to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability, to maximize quality of life.
Essential Job Functions
  • Provides supervision and mentorship to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Front Office Personnel,PT aides, and PT or PTA Students.
  • Facilitating implementation of company initiatives, changes in policy, regulations, processes, and procedures.
  • Providing accurate and timely communication to the owners and executives of PRO~PT concerning business operations, associate performance, and marketing direction.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state and local physical therapy practice guidelines.
  • Overseeing implementation of PRO~PT’s business direction and business practices on a day to day basis.
  • Meet/exceed key practice metrics established by the COO that include service quality goals, promptness, consistency of attendance, and patient satisfaction scores.
  • With guidance of COO, create and maintain an operational budget
  • Communicate with team members to ensure quality care is being provided.
  • Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction.
  • Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals. Initiates discharge planning from physical therapy.
  • Implements the treatment program through direct treatment of the patient, may delegate a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordination of the treatment plan with other health care personnel as appropriate.
  • Provides accurate and timely documentation and billing of physical therapy patient management.
  • Demonstrates progress toward meeting the criteria for professional practice, good analytical assessment skills, independent decision-making.
  • Educate patient and family on proper care plans.
  • Adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance per PRO-PT’s attendance and punctuality policy.
  • Weekends and evening work isare required as needed.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Bilingual English/Spanish (Spoken amp;amp; Written) is preferred, not required.
  • Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, budgeting, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources is preferred, not required.
  • Law and Government — Knowledge of laws and legal codes as they pertain to the profession of physical therapy.
  • Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems is preferred, not required.
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Time Management — Managing one amp;#39;s own time and the time of others.
  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
  • Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
  • Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
  • Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or
  • performance.
  • Practitioner Abilities – Ability to perform all duties effectively as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.
Education, Experience, and Licensure
  • Licensed to practice as Physical Therapist in California required.
  • Doctorate or MS degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor’s Degrees will be considered)
  • OCS Certification preferred, not required.
  • McKenzie trained – A and B preferred, not required.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
  • Intermediate computer skills in Word and Excel
  • No previous or current sanctions by federal payors (CMS, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Champus/Tricare, etc…) or other payors inclusive of state workers compensation system
  • Additional preferred qualifications: Managed a budget, identified staffing needs, developed and maintained relationships with community and physician referral sources, excellent clinical care and patient interaction, managed labor costs, supported and trained staff, lead and teach staff physical therapists, led team meetings, flexibility with schedule.
Physical Requirements
  • Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
  • Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
  • Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
  • Other: Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, regularly throughout a regular work shift.
  • Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to clinic environment.

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions, absent extreme factors.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive listing of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

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