Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Home Health
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Job Description
Now Hiring: PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Coverage Area: The Villages & Surrounding Areas
Join a Team That Puts Care First
At Elite Home Health, we believe healing happens best at home. As a Medicare-certified home health agency serving communities across Florida, we provide compassionate, high-quality care that helps patients regain mobility, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life.
We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled therapy services to patients in their homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT).
If you are a compassionate clinician who values teamwork, patient-centered care, and meaningful outcomes, we would love to have you join our team!
Position Summary
The PTA provides skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician orders, the established therapy plan of care, PT direction, agency policies, and applicable regulations.
Responsibilities
* Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction of the supervising PT
* Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, and mobility training
* Support strengthening, fall prevention, and safe functional movement
* Monitor patient response to treatment and report progress or concerns to the PT
* Reinforce patient and caregiver education as directed by the PT
* Complete accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
* Communicate with the PT and interdisciplinary care team regarding patient needs
* Participate in care coordination, meetings, in-services, and required training
* Follow Medicare requirements, state regulations, and agency policies
Qualifications
* Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
* Current Florida PTA license/certification in good standing
* Previous clinical experience preferred; home health experience a plus
* Current CPR certification
* Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
* Ability to meet all required background and compliance requirements
What We Value
* Compassionate, patient-centered care
* Strong communication and teamwork
* Dependability and professionalism
* Ability to work independently within an established plan of care
* Strong documentation and organizational skills
* Commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes
Why Join Elite Home Health?
* Competitive compensation
* Flexible scheduling options
* Supportive clinical leadership
* Strong PT and interdisciplinary team support
* Opportunities for professional growth
* Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives
Join Elite Home Health and help patients regain strength, mobility, confidence, and independence — right in the comfort of their own homes. Apply today!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (141 salary observations; 477 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (20,704 salary observations; 48,650 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 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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