Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health FT
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Job Description
Now Hiring: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) FT
Service Area: Mims/Titusville to Viera/Melbourne including Adjacent Beachside
Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most –– at home.
Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we’re looking for a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant to join our award-winning team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in evaluating and developing patient care plans and conducting periodic reassessments.
- Document clinical and daily progress notes for PT review and submission.
- Perform therapeutic exercises and assist patients with self-help devices.
- Instruct patients and families on therapy exercises alongside the PT.
- Monitor and report adverse drug reactions or ineffective therapies to the PT.
- Observe, document, and report clinical findings to the PT and physician as needed.
- Coordinate with PT and nursing staff on patient discharge plans and summaries.
- Educate health team members and families to support patient care.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with agency policies.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Licensed PTA in Florida with current BLS certification.
- Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance.
- One year of home healthcare experience preferred (new grads welcome to apply).
- Experience with electronic medical records is a plus.
- Strong physical stamina and excellent communication skills.
Benefits
- Why Choose Pinnacle?
- Personalized, One-on-One Care: Help patients heal and regain their independence by delivering individualized care in the comfort of their homes.
- Growth & Stability: Over two decades as Florida’s largest home health agency.
- Ongoing Professional Development: Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
- Competitive Benefits & Perks: Including an employee referral program where you can earn rewards.
- Recognized Excellence: Ranked as a USA Today Top Workplace.
- Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a schedule that aligns with your personal priorities.
Supportive & Fun Culture: Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
Pinnacle promotes an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Be part of a company that empowers clinicians to make a difference in the lives of over 10,000 patients across Florida every day. Apply now!
If this opportunity aligns with your goals, we’d love to connect with you! Please reach out to Kathryn Woodard at 727-514-6167 or email Kwoodard@pinnaclehomecare.com for more information.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (623 salary observations; 3,809 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $67k (middle half $62k–$75k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $91k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−3%)623 state / 13,008 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,371 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida 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 listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health FT at Pinnacle Home Care 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.
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