Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
Production pay · no annual figure stated
$60/visit
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Job Description
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- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
- Home Health | FIELD-BASED POSITION | UPLIFT HOMECARE, LLC | Haines City, FL & Surrounding Areas
- Up to $60 per visit | PRN / Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling
Looking for a home health opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference while enjoying a flexible schedule and supportive clinical leadership?
Uplift HomeCare is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to serve patients in Haines City vand surrounding communities!
At Uplift HomeCare, we believe clinicians deserve to feel valued, respected, and supported. Our team is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that helps seniors and veterans maintain mobility, independence, safety, and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.
If you’re an experienced PTA who enjoys working independently while collaborating with a supportive clinical team, we’d love to hear from you!
Why Join Uplift HomeCare?
- Competitive compensation: Up to $60 per visit
- PRN and part-time opportunities
- Flexible scheduling based on patient needs and availability
- One-on-one patient care in the home
- Supportive clinical leadership
- Independence in the field
- Meaningful work helping patients improve mobility and function
- Opportunities for additional visits as caseload needs allow
What You’ll Do
As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, you’ll provide therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, following the established plan of care.
Your Responsibilities Include
- Implement prescribed physical therapy interventions and treatment plans.
- Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional independence.
- Help patients work toward goals established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and report changes in condition or concerns to the supervising PT and appropriate clinical personnel.
- Document treatments, patient progress, and responses accurately and promptly.
- Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed exercises, mobility techniques, fall prevention, and home safety.
- Communicate with the supervising PT and other members of the healthcare team to support continuity of care.
- Follow agency policies, professional standards, and applicable documentation requirements.
Qualifications
- Active Florida Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Successful completion of the required national PTA examination.
- Minimum of one year of home health experience required.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Strong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and travel to patient homes throughout Haines City and surrounding areas.
- Commitment to compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care.
Flexible Scheduling
We understand that flexibility matters. Our PRN and part-time opportunities allow you to discuss your availability and accept assignments based on patient needs and your service area.
Whether you’re looking to supplement your current workload or build a part-time caseload, Uplift HomeCare offers the opportunity to make a difference while maintaining flexibility.
Join a Team That Values Your Work
Uplift HomeCare provides compassionate in-home care tailored to the needs of seniors and veterans. We’re committed to helping patients remain safe, comfortable, and independent at home while supporting the clinicians who make that care possible.
Bring your skills and compassion to a team that appreciates the difference you make.
How to Apply
- Apply through Indeed or contact our office for more information.
- Call or Text: 813-789-6157
Uplift Homecare, LLC
Veteran Owned
- Compassionate Care at Home
Uplift HomeCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement prescribed treatment plans and therapeutic exercises to improve patient mobility, strength, and functional independence. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, documenting treatments, and educating patients and caregivers on home safety and mobility techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (567 salary observations; 3,442 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,313 salary observations; 61,588 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Florida vs national | $89k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−5%)567 state / 12,313 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,419 active | 22,044 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Uplift Homecare | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index12 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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