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High Hopes

Caregiver/Instructional Aide

Tustin, CA · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

Provide direct support to therapists and instructors, including preparation and assistance during ... Experience as an attendant, instructional aide, or in a rehabilitation or caregiving role is ...

Lifepoint Health

Restorative Aide, PRN

Brea, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Restorative Aide - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Per Diem Wage scale: $25.00-$30.00 per hour ... Report patient responses and condition changes to the supervising nurse or therapist. * Participate ...

Lifepoint Health

Restorative Aide, PRN

Brea, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Restorative Aide - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Per Diem Wage scale: $25.00-$30.00 per hour ... Report patient responses and condition changes to the supervising nurse or therapist. * Participate ...

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How much do therapy aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for therapy aide in Riverside, CA is $17.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.82 and $20.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a therapy aide?

A therapy aide assists a licensed therapist in providing care to patients overcoming speech physical or speech inabilities caused by illness, disability, or trauma. You can become a physical, occupational, or speech therapy aide directly after high-school, learning most skills on-the-job. Duties may include anything from preparing equipment and helping with therapeutic exercises to clerical duties, such as answering phones, keeping records, and ordering supplies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a therapy aide?

To thrive as a Therapy Aide, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of basic patient care, and an understanding of rehabilitation exercises. Familiarity with therapy equipment, patient documentation systems, and basic first aid or CPR certification is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to follow instructions precisely help Therapy Aides connect with patients and support therapists effectively. These skills ensure safe, effective rehabilitation sessions and contribute to the overall well-being and progress of patients.

What are some typical challenges therapy aides face when assisting therapists and patients?

Therapy Aides often encounter the challenge of balancing multiple responsibilities, such as setting up equipment, assisting patients with exercises, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. They may also need to adapt quickly to the varying needs and progress of different patients, which requires strong communication and observational skills. Additionally, working in a fast-paced clinical environment means Therapy Aides must collaborate closely with therapists and other healthcare staff to ensure consistent patient care and support.
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Infographic showing various Therapy Aide job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,385 per year, or $18 per hour.

Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy Aide (Traveling)

Arrowhead Orthopaedics

Hemet, CA • On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Description

PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE

ABILITIES: 

Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, staff and establish / maintain effective professional relationships.

Ability to use effective problem solving/ decision-making by careful observation of patient and recommendation of appropriate treatment changes.

Ability to use departmental systems properly to maintain organization effectively including computer scheduling and ordering of supplies as needed, this may include asked supply needs or assess department supply needs without supervision.

Ability to work 40 hours per week, with overtime as needed.


ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Primarily treatment / exercise room setting


PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Low level of physical demands including standing, walking, lifting, reaching, bending, stooping. Requires ability to lift, carry and move equipment up to 50 pounds.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolves.


POSITISION OBJECTIVES: The Therapy aide is a non-licensed worker. The aide's primary function is to perform designated routine tasks related to the operation of the Therapy service and may assist with patient-related activities, which are predetermined for each patient and assigned by the therapist.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists the therapist in clinical areas of the department. Perform treatment procedures predetermined for each patient by the legally qualified therapist. (Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist).
  • Prepare the treatment area, patient and equipment for treatment. Initiate treatment and monitor patient at regular intervals until treatment or exercise conclusion.
  • Assist patient in the safe practice of activities related to the development of strength and endurance. .
  • Check equipment for proper functioning and appropriate location.
  • Maintenance:
  • Follow established procedures pertaining to the care of equipment and supplies.
  • Prepare, maintain and clean-up workstations, treatment areas and the gym.
  • Maintain other supportive areas
  • May copy materials as appropriate; may file notes within electronic charts; make pertinent notations Electronic Record
  • May record treatments of patients in chart review and process charge tickets; process, handle and file other type of documentation, i.e., Record of change measurements done by treating therapist, reports, Patient Treatment Plans, new prescriptions, outside reports, etc
  • May order supplies according to Clinic policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned
  • Perform front office duties as needed

Equipment Used Frequency:

Functional electrical stimulator Occasional

Interferential current stimulator Daily

Ultrasound units (Set up only) Daily

Hot pack units Daily

Cold pack units Daily

Lift 20-30 lb tub of water Daily

Transcutaneous nerve stimulator Occasional

High voltage electrical stimulator Daily

Direct current electrical stimulators Occasional

Whirlpool As needed

Syringes As needed

Weight wells 2-8 lbs Daily

Hand weights Daily

Stationary bicycle Daily

Therapeutic exercise weight equipment Daily

Computer use Daily

Phone use Daily

Fax / Copy documents Frequently


This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Physical Therapy Aide will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and his/her assignees. Arrowhead Orthopaedics reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Requirements

REQUIREMENT: This position requires travel to Hemet and San Bernardino


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalence
  • Certification/License/Registration: CPR Certification required
  • Experience: No formal experience required.
  • Working conditions: Physical hazards.
  • Physical Activity: Standing; Walking; Lifting; Fingering; Grasping; Feeling; Talking; Hearing
  • Bilingual preferred.


Physical Requirements:

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/ or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

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