Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)- Outpatient

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$35/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time
  • FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – West Fort Myers, FL
  • Location: 15620 McGregor Blvd., Suite 115, Fort Myers, FL 33908
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday | No Weekends
  • Compensation: $25–$35/hour, depending on experience
  • $25–$35/hour + $2,500 sign on bonus + Profit Sharing Up to $1,000/Month | New Graduates Welcome

About Us

Founded in 2012, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers is a growing network of outpatient physical therapy clinics with locations across the country. We provide comprehensive, individualized patient care with specialized expertise in orthopedic, balance, vestibular, neurological, and pelvic health rehabilitation.

FYZICAL is committed to helping patients restore function, improve mobility, reduce pain, and get back to the activities they love.

Position Summary

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in West Fort Myers, FL is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our outpatient team.

Working alongside our Physical Therapists, you will help carry out individualized treatment plans designed to improve patients' strength, mobility, balance, function, and overall quality of life.

Whether you're an experienced PTA or a new graduate beginning your career, you'll have opportunities to develop your clinical skills while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Provide therapeutic exercise, balance training, gait training, and functional mobility interventions
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate updates with the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Educate patients on therapeutic exercises, home programs, and strategies to support continued progress
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with Physical Therapists and other members of the clinical team
  • Provide a positive, patient-centered experience throughout the course of care
  • Follow applicable professional, ethical, regulatory, and clinic standards

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Current Florida Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for Florida licensure
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a clinical team
  • Desire to continue learning and developing professionally
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply

Why Join Us?

At FYZICAL, we want our clinicians to build rewarding, long-term careers while continuing to grow both clinically and professionally.

Benefits and Opportunities Include

  • $25–$35/hour, depending on experience
  • Profit sharing opportunities up to $1,000/month
  • $2,500 sign on bonus
  • Industry-leading health benefits
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing education through FYZICAL College
  • $1,200 annual CEU reimbursement
  • Clinical mentorship and training
  • Company-supported specialty certification opportunities in Balance, Orthopedics, and Pelvic Health
  • $1,000 annual salary increase for each eligible certification completed
  • AI-assisted documentation technology through Prediction Health/Sidekick
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Additional earning opportunities may be available

Schedule

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | No Weekends

With opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge, develop specialized skills, and grow professionally, FYZICAL provides an environment where Physical Therapist Assistants can continue learning and advancing throughout their careers.

Join FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in West Fort Myers and build a rewarding career while helping patients move better, feel better, and get back to the life they love.

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$25 - $35 an hour

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Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationVestibular rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationPatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)- Outpatient at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

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)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$62k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pta Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs

5
<$75k
3
$75k-85k
1
$93k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
82% this job
Sign-on bonus
36% this job
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$28-$40/hr
#3

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Fort Myers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,745/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Franklin, MA

Benefits & Perks

Profit Sharing up to $1,000/month
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus
Industry-leading health benefits
Generous paid time off
401(k) with company match
Continuing education through FYZICAL College
$1,200 annual CEU reimbursement
Clinical mentorship and training