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Uplift Homecare
Riverview, Florida

NOW HIRING: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$60/visit

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Job Description

  • NOW HIRING: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Home Health | Riverview, Brandon & Surrounding Areas, FL
  • $60 Per Visit | Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling
  • Experienced PTA Wanted
  • Supportive Clinical Team
  • Meaningful Patient Care

Are you a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant looking for a flexible home health opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference in patients' lives?

Uplift HomeCare, LLC is seeking an experienced, dependable PTA to join our growing home health team serving Riverview, Brandon, and surrounding communities!

Help patients improve mobility, rebuild strength, regain functional abilities, and maintain independence — all while providing personalized care in the comfort of their own homes.

Why Join Uplift HomeCare?

  • Competitive Compensation: $60 per visit.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Part-time opportunities to support your work-life balance.
  • Supportive Clinical Leadership: Work with a team that values communication and quality patient care.
  • One-on-One Patient Care: Build meaningful relationships while helping patients achieve their goals.
  • Local Opportunities: Serve patients in Riverview, Brandon, and nearby communities.
  • Professional Development: Continue strengthening your clinical skills in home health.

What You'll Do

As a PTA with Uplift HomeCare, you'll implement physical therapy treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, helping patients work toward improved mobility and independence.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Providing therapeutic exercises and interventions according to established treatment plans.
  • Helping patients improve strength, balance, mobility, and functional abilities.
  • Monitoring patient responses and reporting progress or changes in condition to the supervising PT.
  • Educating patients and caregivers on prescribed exercises, safe mobility, and fall prevention.
  • Completing accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
  • Communicating effectively with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary care team.
  • Supporting coordinated care and positive patient outcomes.
  • Participating in required in-service education and quality improvement activities.

What We're Looking For

  • Active Florida Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
  • Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Successful completion of applicable licensing examination requirements.
  • At least one year of home health experience required.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
  • Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
  • Ability to work independently while following the supervising PT's direction.
  • Willingness to travel to patient homes throughout Riverview, Brandon, and surrounding areas.
  • Your Service Area
  • Riverview
  • Brandon
  • Seffner
  • Valrico
  • Apollo Beach and surrounding communities, based on patient needs and available assignments.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're a patient-focused PTA who values flexibility, competitive per-visit compensation, and the opportunity to make a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you!

  • Apply today and explore your next home health opportunity with Uplift HomeCare.
  • Call or Text: 813-789-6157

Uplift Homecare, LLC

Veteran Owned

  • Compassionate Care at Home

Uplift HomeCare is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to improve patient mobility and independence. Responsibilities include providing therapeutic interventions, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Florida Physical Therapist Assistant license and have at least one year of home health experience. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mobility trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationStrength trainingBalance trainingHome health care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (738 salary observations; 3,356 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $67k (middle half $62k–$75k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Florida vs national$90k median in Florida$94k nationally (−4%)738 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,432 active21,894 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Uplift Homecaresilver tier, 79/100Top Employers work-life index10 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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$32-$38/hr
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$25-$37.5/hr
#4

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$27-$35/hr
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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 Uplift Homecare

Medical Practices
Plant City, Florida
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Supportive clinical leadership
One-on-one patient care
Professional development

Living in Riverview

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$2,129/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.