Physical Therapist Assistant
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Starting at $2K
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Job Description
Lake Worth, FL
Sign-On Bonus Starting at $2,000
Gold Coast Physical Therapy is seeking a motivated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing outpatient team in LAKE WORTH.
If you thrive in a collaborative, team-driven environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver high-quality outpatient treatment plans
- Work closely with PTs and OTs in a dynamic, supportive team setting
- Contribute to a positive, patient-focused clinic culture
What We Offer
- $2,000+ sign-on bonus
- Extensive mentorship and professional development
- Continuing education support
- 401(K) with company match
- Health insurance
- Dental, vision, LTD, STD and Life insurance
- PTO + paid holidays
- A strong, collaborative team environment
- Opportunity for long-term growth within a thriving organization
Schedule: Center hours of operation:
M-TH: 8am–7pm
FR: 8am–5pm
Employment Requirements: All applicants must successfully complete a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida House Bill 531 (2025) and applicable state regulations. Candidates must meet all AHCA screening requirements prior to employment: info.flclearinghouse.com
Gold Coast Physical Therapy is Palm Beach County’s leading provider of rehabilitation services, with locations from Jupiter to Boca Raton. We are a thriving, growth-oriented organization committed to clinical excellence and team development.
If you’re ready to build your career in a supportive and high-performing environment — apply today.
goldcoastpt.com
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality outpatient treatment plans for patients. Work collaboratively with Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists in a supportive clinic environment.
Requirements
Applicants must be a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant. Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening per Florida House Bill 531 and AHCA requirements is mandatory.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (720 salary observations; 3,226 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Gold Coast Physical The a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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