Physical Therapist Asst., Sr.
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant, Senior Career Opportunity
Join a Team That Puts Your Passion for Care First
Are you on the lookout for a fulfilling career that not only feels like home but also allows you to make a meaningful impact close to your heart? Join us as a Senior Physical Therapist Assistant and contribute to the remarkable progress and inspiring outcomes of our patients.
Embrace the opportunity to deliver high- quality, compassionate, and personalized care, celebrating the small successes that lead to significant achievements in rehabilitation. Our well-equipped physical therapy gyms, driven team members, and supportive environment create an atmosphere where you can thrive.
A Glimpse Into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being associated with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients.
Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Be the Physical Therapist Assistant you always wanted to be
- Channel your expertise, ambition, and experience into making a difference
Every Day
- Provide top-notch physical therapy treatment in compliance with regulations and professional guidelines.
- Execute delegated physical therapy assistant tasks under supervision, supporting patients' progress.
- Maintain transparent communication across hospital departments to meet patient and staff needs effectively.
Qualifications
- State licensure or certification required.
- CPR certification preferred (as per hospital policy).
- Successful completion of an Associate’s degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program preferred.
- Minimum two years of physical therapy assistant experience is required.
- Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty professional certifications, preferred.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality physical therapy treatment in compliance with professional regulations and guidelines. Execute delegated tasks under supervision while maintaining transparent communication across hospital departments to support patient progress.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% 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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