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The Villages, Florida

Physical Therapy Assistant - PT

Physical Therapist AssistantPart-Time

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Job Description

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day — Join Our Team as an Physical Therapy Assistant

Do you find fulfillment in caring for older adults, listening to their stories, and being a source of comfort and connection? At Freedom Pointe at the Villages, every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through compassionate care, personal attention, and professional rehabilitation services.

Whether you're beginning your journey in senior living or bringing years of experience, this is your chance to grow in one of the fastest-growing fields in the country. Here, you’ll be part of a supportive, close-knit team that values integrity, empathy, and excellence.

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant – Part Time.

  • Schedule: Flexible Schedule | No Travel Required
  • $5,000 Sign On Bonus**

What You’ll Do

  • Provide individualized Therapy services including screening, evaluation, treatment, program planning, and implementation.
  • Communicate patient progress, needs, and goals with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Complete documentation accurately and timely to support billing and payroll requirements.
  • Support residents in regaining function, independence, and quality of life.

What You’ll Need

  • Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Program.
  • Previous Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) therapy experience
  • Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient‑centered approach
  • Background screening through AHCA – info.flclearinghouse.com

Why You’ll Love Working at Freedom Pointe

We don’t just care for our residents — we care for our team. Here’s how we show it:

  • DailyPay so you can manage your earnings on your own schedule.
  • Charter School benefit
  • Paid Training
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, and 401(k).
  • A supportive team‑focused workplace culture.
  • Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program for life’s challenges.
  • Flexible scheduling to support work‑life balance.

Our Commitment to Hospitality

Freedom Pointe at The Villages embraces a culture of hospitality guided by 10 Hospitality Promises. These promises shape how we connect with residents, co‑workers, families, and guests—placing respect, kindness, and genuine care at the center of every interaction.

Promises such as holding ourselves and one another accountable and embracing and valuing our differences allow us to maintain a high level of professionalism in both conduct and appearance at all times. We proudly celebrate employees who not only demonstrate but exceed these promises through monthly recognition awards, employee engagement activities, and pop‑up appreciation events.

At Freedom Pointe, you’re not just taking a job — you’re joining a mission to enrich lives and build lasting relationships. If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and start your journey with purpose.

**A sign-on bonus is to be offered for this position. Please see a member of Human Resources for the program details.

Additional Information: Certain roles may require disclosure of vaccination status, which could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID‑19.

Freedom Pointe at the Villages is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized therapy services including screening, evaluation, and treatment planning for residents. Communicate patient progress effectively with families and the interdisciplinary care team while maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

Requires an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Candidates must also complete a background screening through AHCA.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient ScreeningPatient EvaluationSkilled Nursing Facility Experience

Physical Therapist Career Context

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 up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,375 active22,039 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onFlorida physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,462 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs
4
<$75k
2
$75k-80k
1
$83k
1
$85k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
18% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$24.71-$41.03/hr
#2

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Centra Care · Saint Cloud, Minnesota

$26.74-$40.11/hr
#3

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$32-$38/hr
#4

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$25-$37.5/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

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About Life Care Services

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Charlotte, North Carolina

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k)
DailyPay
Paid Training
Charter School Benefit

Living in The Villages

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$415k
Typical market rent
$2,129/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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