No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist Assistant roles pay ~$70k (median of 13 jobs)

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Ascension
Port St. Joe, Florida

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistPer Diem
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN outpatient rehab PTA. Flexible scheduling. Port St. Joe, FL.

Join Ascension as a Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN, Outpatient Rehab in Port St. Joe, Florida, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 403(b) Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Counseling and Peer Support
  • Spiritual Care
  • Stress Management Resources

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Ascension as a Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN, Outpatient Rehab.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver tailored physical therapy interventions to maximize patient mobility and functional independence. Document patient progress accurately and coordinate daily activities for support staff to ensure efficient department workflow.

Requirements

Requires a Physical Therapy Assistant credential from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice and a BLS Provider certification. A high school diploma or GED is the minimum educational requirement.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapy interventionsPatient mobilityFunctional independenceClinical outcomesDocumentationMentoringWorkflow coordinationPatient care

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)). 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.

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...

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and Peer Support
Spiritual Care
Stress Management Resources