Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Outpatient - FT Days | Venice Rehab

Physical Therapist AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

We are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team and care for our diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.

About Our Hospital

Located just off I-75 in Nokomis, our 42-bed inpatient rehab hospital offers a peaceful, patient-centered setting with tranquil outdoor spaces and easy access to the Gulf Coast lifestyle, from nearby beaches to year-round sunshine. Why You'll Love This Role:

Manageable Caseload – 1:5 staff-to-patient ratio for PT and OT, so you can focus on quality, individualized care

  • Dynamic Caseload – Treat a diverse patient population, including Neuro, Ortho, Amputee, and Cardiac cases
  • Inpatient & Outpatient Experience – Opportunity for continuity of care across both Inpatient and Outpatient settings, so you can follow patients further along their recovery journey
  • Flexible Start & End Times – Schedule flexibility to support work-life balance

Who Thrives Here: This role is a great fit for therapists who are passionate about functional recovery, enjoy collaboration, and value seeing the full rehabilitation journey unfold. New grads and experienced therapists alike are welcome. Our team is committed to support, mentorship, and continued learning. We encourage specialty certifications, clinical development, and mentorship opportunities. Why PAM Health?

  • Work with patients from admission through discharge and see their progress firsthand
  • Career growth opportunities with a focus on promoting from within
  • Education assistance, including CEU and tuition reimbursement
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, telehealth, Rx ’n Go and more
  • Referral bonuses up to $3,000 for eligible full-time employee referrals
  • What can we offer you as a full-time employee?
  • Medical benefits: EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc
  • Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, legal, and financial services
  • Flexible spending (FSA) and health savings (HSA) accounts
  • Life and Disability insurance benefits
  • Education/In-Service Opportunities including continuing education and tuition assistance
  • Supplemental benefits: Accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options
  • Auto, Home, Cell Phone, and Gym Membership discount offerings
  • Personal Travel Discounts
  • 401(k) plans and discretionary employer match
  • Generous Paid Benefit Time

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of the Physical Therapist, will be primarily responsible for direct patient care, planning and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy in the PAM Health System.

The Physical Therapist Assistant will additionally be involved in the further development of the services. The Physical Therapist Assistant must be flexible to meet the needs of the system within many different facilities.

Qualifications

Education and Training

PTA license in the state where the hospital or clinic resides. Current BLS certification required.

Experience: One year of clinical experience preferred.

About PAM Health

PAM HEALTH (PAM) based in Enola, Pennsylvania, provides specialty healthcare services through more than 80 locations, as well as wound clinics and outpatient physical therapy locations, in 17 states.

PAM Health is committed to providing high-quality patient care and outstanding customer service, coupled with the loyalty and dedication of highly trained staff, to be the most trusted source for post-acute services in every community it serves.

Its mission is to serve people by providing compassionate, expert care, and to support recovery through education and research. Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels.

Aside from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program.

We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We Care Program.

Please take a moment to visit us online at pamhealth.com for a comprehensive look at how we're able to positively impact our local communities.

PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status, or based on association with another person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical documentationTreatment planningNeuro rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationAmputee careCardiac rehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (596 salary observations; 3,614 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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
Florida vs national$89k median in Florida$94k nationally (−5%)596 state / 12,688 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,355 active21,716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida physical therapist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings8,101 in the last 30 days4,346 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% 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.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Select Physical Therapy · Cape Coral, Florida

$30-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)- Outpatient- East Naples

$25-$35/hr
#4

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$32+/hr
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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 PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Venice

Hospitals
Nokomis, FL
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

CEU Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical (EPO/HDHP/HSA)
Dental
Vision
Telehealth
EAP
FSA

Living in Nokomis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$541k
Typical market rent
$2,188/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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