Physical Therapist Assistant
Job Description
About the Role
Join BrightStar Care of Pembroke Pines as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Contractor in United States. Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team as a Contractor. Requirements * Ability to commute to patients home * Ability to take cases in the general area of Weston, Hollywood, Miami Gardens, Pembroke Pines, and Miramar.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients recovering from injuries or surgeries.
- Provide direct patient care, including exercises and therapeutic interventions.
- Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising physical therapist.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient treatments and progress notes.
Requirements
- Ability to commute to patients home
- Ability to take cases in the general area of Weston, Hollywood, Miami Gardens, Pembroke Pines, and Miramar.
- Valid State licensure.
- Proficiency in developing effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $55 - $65/visit
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join BrightStar Care of Pembroke Pines as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Contractor.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Physical Therapist Assistant position at BrightStar Care of Pembroke Pines includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at BrightStar Care of Pembroke Pines is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
BrightStar Care of Pembroke Pines lists compensation for this psychologist position at $55k to $65k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($55k–$65k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient care, Care planning, Documentation, Treatment plan implementation, Therapeutic interventions, Monitoring patient progress. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans and providing direct patient care through exercises and therapeutic interventions. Monitor patient progress, maintain accurate documentation, and report any changes to the supervising therapist.
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Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
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