Pays $64k-$88kPhysical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$70k (13 jobs)

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Viera, Florida

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem

Physical TherapistPer Diem
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About the Role

Per diem home health PTA in Viera, FL. $41-$57/hr. Flexible schedule, 401(k), PTO.

Join CenterWell as a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem in Viera, Florida, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $41 - $57/hr
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel and accident

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will administer physical therapy treatment plans and perform therapeutic exercises in patients' homes. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and coordinating with the supervising Physical Therapist.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state license to practice Physical Therapy and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Additionally, applicants must have current CPR certification and experience working with the geriatric population.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careGeriatric careClinical documentationInfection controlManual therapeutic exercisesTherapeutic massageTractionElectrical modalitiesTeam collaborationPatient assessmentRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (406 salary observations; 1,325 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (10,391 salary observations; 24,210 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$76k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 13 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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About Center Well

Hospitals and Health Care
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee assistance program
Business travel and accident