Pays $64k-$88k — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$70k (13 jobs)
Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant-Per Diem
About the Role
Per diem home health PTA in Viera, FL. $41-$57/hr. Flexible schedule, 401(k), PTO.
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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
Key Skills
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 ANALYSISThis 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...
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