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Pinnacle Home Care
Melbourne, Florida

Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health FT

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

Now Hiring: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Full Time

Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most –– at home.

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we’re looking for a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our award-winning team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in evaluating and developing patient care plans and conducting periodic reassessments.
  • Document clinical and daily progress notes for PT review and submission.
  • Perform therapeutic exercises and assist patients with self-help devices.
  • Instruct patients and families on therapy exercises alongside the PT.
  • Monitor and report adverse drug reactions or ineffective therapies to the PT.
  • Observe, document, and report clinical findings to the PT and physician as needed.
  • Coordinate with PT and nursing staff on patient discharge plans and summaries.
  • Educate health team members and families to support patient care.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and comply with agency policies.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
  • Licensed PTA in Florida with current BLS certification.
  • Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance.
  • One year of home healthcare experience preferred (new grads welcome to apply).
  • Experience with electronic medical records is a plus.
  • Strong physical stamina and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Why Choose Pinnacle?

Personalized, One-on-One Care: Help patients heal and regain their independence by delivering individualized care in the comfort of their homes.

  • Growth & Stability: Over two decades as Florida’s largest home health agency.
  • Ongoing Professional Development: Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
  • Competitive Benefits & Perks: Including an employee referral program where you can earn rewards.
  • Recognized Excellence: Ranked as a USA Today Top Workplace.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a schedule that aligns with your personal priorities.

Supportive & Fun Culture: Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.

Pinnacle promotes an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Be part of a company that empowers clinicians to make a difference in the lives of over 10,000 patients across Florida every day. Apply now!

If this opportunity aligns with your goals, we’d love to connect with you! Please reach out to Kathryn Woodard at 727-514-6167 or email Kwoodard@pinnaclehomecare.com for more information.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical documentationPatient assessmentHome health care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (618 salary observations; 3,559 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,871 salary observations; 62,396 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $67k (middle half $61k–$79k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$90k median in Florida$94k nationally (−4%)618 state / 12,871 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,400 active21,851 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,556 in the last 30 days4,853 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+2.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top PTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
1
$56k
1
$73k
2
$75k-85k
1
$94k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

5 jobs
0
1-2
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3-4
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5-6
2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

PTA / Physical Therapist Assistant

Adoration Health · Emporia, Virginia

$40-$45/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

H2 Health · Cape Coral, Florida

$32-$38/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - Sports

$27-$35/hr
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pinnacle Home Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Oldsmar, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Employee referral program
Flexible scheduling

Living in Melbourne

Typical market rent
$1,841/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.