Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Job Description
About the Role
Join South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PA as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will assist Physical Therapists with direct care of patients following injury or surgery to regain range of movement.
- will join a superior team of professionals who are patient-focused, and who continually demonstrate excellent service and a commitment to an exceptional patient experience.
- Must possess outstanding communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and profession with patients, family, and clinical team.
- Must be organized and able to multi-task in a high patient volume environment.
Requirements
- Current Florida PTA license.
- Minimum two years experience as a PTA in a clinic setting.
- Must possess outstanding communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and profession with patients, family, and clinical team.
- Able to comply with all OSHA, HIPAA, BBP, and other protocols.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PA in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 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.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Palm Beach Gardens, 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
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapist Assistant, Patient Care, Range of Movement, Stretching, Strength Training, Physical Manipulation, Documentation, Communication Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant will support patient-focused care by assisting Physical Therapists with direct care for patients recovering from injury or surgery to regain range of movement. This includes following prescribed plans involving stretching, strength training, and physical manipulation...
Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Comprehensive Benefits Package, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, CME. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Orthopedic Surgery psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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