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Uplift Homecare
Lake Wales, Florida

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$60/visit

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Job Description

Now Hiring

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Home Health
  • UPLIFT HOMECARE, LLC | Lk Wales, 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 Lk Wales and 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 Lake Wales 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 and functional independence. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, documenting treatments, and educating caregivers on home safety and mobility techniques.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mobility trainingHome safety assessmentPatient educationCare planningRehabilitation

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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Higher = better work-life balance

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$30-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

H2 Health · Cape Coral, Florida

$32-$38/hr
#3

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$25-$37.5/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Below most Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lake Wales

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$262k
Typical market rent
$1,651/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
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 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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