Physical Therapist Assistant | UF Health Jax Home Health | PRN Days
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Job Description
Provides physical therapy patient treatment within the established plan of care and treatment protocols and under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Qualifications
Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.
Required Education
Associate's Degree; Graduate from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistant approved by the Council of Medical Education in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association.
Necessary Skills: 1. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in a broad range of Physical Therapy treatment interventions 2. Demonstrate strong communication skills. Proactive, positive approach to problem solving 3. Demonstrates strong ability to use computer, Microsoft Office suite. 4. Able to work independently
Required Licensure/Certifications: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Florida. BLS from the American Heart Association
Required Experience: less than one year clinical experience in area of job opening (Acute, outpatient, etc.)
Preferred Experience
- Experience in hospital-based rehabilitation services.
- Level II Background Check Required: info.flclearinghouse.com
Key Responsibilities
Provides physical therapy patient treatment within established plans of care and treatment protocols. Works under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver care across all age groups.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
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).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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