Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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Job Description
About Us
At The Roads Home Health Care, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care to patients throughout South Florida. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a supportive, team-oriented work environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in your community.
Benefits are available to full-time employees. Per diem positions are not benefit eligible.
About the Role
The Roads Home Health Care is looking for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled physical therapy services to patients of all ages in their homes across South Florida, working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on clinician who wants to build real relationships with patients and see the direct impact of home health care. Both full-time and per diem opportunities are available.
- Perform physical therapy treatment services as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and treatment techniques to support recovery and mobility
- Use strong interpersonal and communication skills to teach patients and family caregivers
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation for each patient visit
- Apply infection control practices and standard precautions during all patient care activities
- Accept clinical assignments consistent with your training, education, and competency level
- Participate in required continuing education and in-service training programs
- Communicate patient progress and changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist
- Support patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, and mobility activities during each home visit
Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy
- Current, valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant
- One year of experience as a PTA preferred
- Current CPR certification and Hepatitis profile
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto liability insurance
Qualifications
- Good interpersonal skills and a warm, professional bedside manner
- Ability to work flexible schedules and travel locally between patient homes
- Comfortable managing physical demands including lifting, bending, and prolonged standing or walking
- Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for hands-on treatment
- Ability to stay organized and meet patient care deadlines independently
- Genuine commitment to supporting patients' physical therapy goals with patience and encouragement
- Prior home health experience a plus
- Bilingual candidates a plus
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Key Responsibilities
Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Perform therapeutic exercises, gait training, and maintain accurate clinical documentation for patient visits.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (153 salary observations; 678 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (3,675 salary observations; 11,978 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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