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Miami - The Roads Home Health
Miami Beach, Florida

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

About Us

At The Roads Home Health Care, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care to patients throughout South Florida. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a supportive, team-oriented work environment where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in your community.

About the Role

The Roads Home Health Care is looking for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled physical therapy services to patients of all ages in their homes across South Florida, working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on clinician who wants to build real relationships with patients and see the direct impact of home health care. Both full-time and per diem opportunities are available.

  • Perform physical therapy treatment services as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist
  • Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and treatment techniques to support recovery and mobility
  • Use strong interpersonal and communication skills to teach patients and family caregivers
  • Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation for each patient visit
  • Apply infection control practices and standard precautions during all patient care activities
  • Accept clinical assignments consistent with your training, education, and competency level
  • Participate in required continuing education and in-service training programs
  • Communicate patient progress and changes in condition to the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Support patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training, and mobility activities during each home visit

Job Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy
  • Current, valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • One year of experience as a PTA preferred
  • Current CPR certification and Hepatitis profile
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto liability insurance

Qualifications

  • Good interpersonal skills and a warm, professional bedside manner
  • Ability to work flexible schedules and travel locally between patient homes
  • Comfortable managing physical demands including lifting, bending, and prolonged standing or walking
  • Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for hands-on treatment
  • Ability to stay organized and meet patient care deadlines independently
  • Genuine commitment to supporting patients' physical therapy goals with patience and encouragement
  • Prior home health experience a plus
  • Bilingual candidates a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include performing therapeutic exercises, documenting patient progress, and educating family caregivers.

Key Skills

Patient educationMobility assistance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (583 salary observations; 3,727 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 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$91k median in Florida$94k nationally (−3%)583 state / 12,288 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,388 active22,063 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,221 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.8% 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.

Top PTA Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 6 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

H2 Health · Cape Coral, Florida

$32-$38/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$29-$36/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$26-$34/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

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 Miami - The Roads Home Health

Medical Practices
Miami, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Full-Time and Per Diem Options

Living in Miami Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.31M
Typical market rent
$2,750/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.