Physical Therapist Assistant
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Job Description
NEXT Physical Therapists care for people suffering from general, orthopedic, and neurologic conditions that adversely impact their ability to enjoy life. As a NEXT Physical Therapist, you are part of a team that works together to Empower People to Achieve Results through creative, compassionate, industry leading care.
Successful Team Members
- Bring their A-Game: Showcasing a desire to connect with people through a positive, approachable attitude
- Are Creative: Demonstrating flexibility and creativity in care delivery and therapy plans that produce Results for our Patients
- Deliver Outcomes: Ensuring that each patient leaves feeling happy, healthy and Empowered to function at their best in their daily activities
- Are Committed: To being a resource to our patients and key stakeholders with a goal of helping as many people as possible every day.
Requirements
Must Haves
- Be Outgoing, Personable and Confident
- Exceptional Communication Skills and Coachability
- Self Directed and Comfortable working Independently
- Working knowledge of Medicare documentation and billing/coding practices
- Graduate of an APTA or CAPTE approved physical therapy program
A minimum of 2 years professional experience
- State Licensure
Basic Life Support Certification via the American Heart Association
NEXT Therapy is a therapy services provider with locations in Florida and Kentucky. We are a solutions oriented company with the stated Mission of Empowering People to Achieve Results. Currently our services empower people who reside in Independent, Assisted and Memory care communities. Our passion is around empowering people to be active and engaged in their community so that they can enjoy and experience life to the fullest.
Key Responsibilities
Provide creative and compassionate physical therapy care to patients with orthopedic and neurologic conditions. Work collaboratively within a team to ensure patients achieve optimal health and functional outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (738 salary observations; 3,356 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $67k (middle half $62k–$75k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $90k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−4%)738 state / 15,149 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,426 active | 21,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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