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Functional Pathways
Fort Myers, Florida

Part Time Physical Therapist Assistant Skilled Nursing

Physical TherapistPart-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Shell Point Retirement Community - Fort Myers, FL 33908Position Type: Part TimeFunctional Pathways is proud to be the therapy provider for Shell Point Retirement Community in beautiful Fort Myers, FL — the largest Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in the nation!

We’re currently hiring a Part Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in the Skilled Nursing Sector of Shell Point. This is your opportunity to be part of something truly exceptional.

Shell Point offers state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities, a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and a vibrant, engaged resident population. Located in sunny Fort Myers — known for its stunning Gulf Coast beaches, warm weather year-round, and welcoming community — this is more than just a job; it’s a lifestyle.

Come grow with us at Shell Point. Apply today! Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Job Summary: The Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for implementing the established plan of care set by the Physical Therapist and the physician, ensuring professional and competent delivery of quality care. This role involves working within the Skilled Nursing Sector of the Shell Point Retirement Community.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and hold the necessary certification and active state licensure as required by national and state boards. Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills are also essential for this position.

Key Skills

Plan of Care ImplementationInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationClinical Program Application

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (725 salary observations; 3,273 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part Time Physical Therapist Assistant Skilled Nursing at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top PTA Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 8 employers

4
<$80k
2
$80k-90k
1
$96k
3
$100k-110k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
73%
CME allowance
64%
Relocation assistance
18%
Visa sponsorship
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, Flexible Home Health Schedule

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$48-$52/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Flexible Schedule

Concierge Home Care · Sanford, Florida

$46-$50/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

$45-$50/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (Inpatient) - Acute Rehab Therapies (Full-Time, Days)

$34.02-$45.93/hr
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in Fort Myers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,745/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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