PRN Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care
Listed compensation
$35 an hour
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Job Overview & Responsibilities
Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring Physical Therapist Assistants in Tarpon Springs, FL who are ready to elevate their careers while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.
Why Join PT Solutions?
PT Solutions works together with Advent Health North Pinellas to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area. We have been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace five years in a row, including 2026!
At PT Solutions, we are founded by clinicians. Our mission is expanding access to transformative care because people matter—people who need care, and our people who provide care.
As part of our team, you’ll join innovators and advocates, passionate about advancing access to quality care and making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the industry. That means more collaboration for evidence-based therapy when and where it’s needed. It also means tangible opportunities for your future through learning and advancement.
PRN Shift/Hour Requirements: 2 weekend day shifts per month, 1 major holiday, 1 minor holiday
Hospital/Clinic Information: PT Solutions proudly has partnered with Advent Health North Pinellas, which is a 132-bed facility and a small community hospital. All primarily geriatric population. Joint commission certified for joint hip and total knee program and holds a primary stroke certification. There are 5 total floors to the hospital including 1 critical care unit and 1 step down unit. This is an all-acute care hospital.
- Your Responsibilities as an Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant
- Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to exceed their functional outcome
- Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs
Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members
Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I. e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)
Qualifications & Pay Range
Qualifications
- Graduate of a CAPTE approved physical therapy program
- Current or pending state licensure
- Basic Life Support certification
Compensation
Pay Range: $35.00 an hour (Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)
Company Overview
A Top Workplace
At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities.
From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.
PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values.
This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.
Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today! To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!
Key Responsibilities
Deliver evidence-based, quality physical therapy care to patients in an acute care hospital setting. Establish timely treatment plans and build collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and case management teams.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (595 salary observations; 3,782 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 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)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $73k | Physical Therapy median $76k (middle half $69k–$76k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $91k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−3%)595 state / 12,385 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$70k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,395 active | 22,083 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,033 in the last 30 days | 4,481 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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