Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73K–$94K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Do you love helping others live their best life possible? Are you passionate about promoting quality of life by providing world-class care?

Boost Home Healthcare makes it easier for patients to focus on recovery and wellness by personalizing and coordinating care. As a member of our team, you'll play a key role in providing quality home healthcare, where patients are able to remain independent in their place of residence in the healthiest and happiest state of being possible.

A Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA provides physical therapy services to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. Services are provided under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with physician orders, the established plan of care, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Why Join Our Team

Treated with respect and dignity

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supported in the field

Flexible scheduling

What You'll Be Doing

Provide physical therapy treatments as delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist.

Assist patients in improving mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.

Implement therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, and other interventions outlined in the plan of care.

Observe, document, and report patient responses and progress to the supervising Physical Therapist.

Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety techniques as directed by the Physical Therapist.

Participate with all other home healthcare personnel in patient care planning and interdisciplinary communication.

Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies and Medicare guidelines.

What We're Looking For

A passion to serve and help others live their best lives possible.

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the state in which practicing.

Current CPR certification.

Two (2) years of experience preferred in a home health setting.

Knowledgeable and experienced with Medicare home health documentation requirements.

Excellent communication, organization, and patient education skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the supervising Physical Therapist and interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients in their homes under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. They are responsible for implementing therapeutic interventions, documenting patient progress, and educating caregivers on safety and exercise programs.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and hold a current state license and CPR certification. Two years of home health experience and familiarity with Medicare documentation requirements are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mobility trainingMedicare complianceHome health care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (595 salary observations; 3,782 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,385 salary observations; 67,385 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)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$73k–$94kPhysical Therapy median $67k (middle half $62k–$75k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$91k median in Florida$94k nationally (−3%)595 state / 12,385 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,370 active21,980 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida 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 listings7,906 in the last 30 days4,367 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA at Boost Home Healthcare - Tampa, FL 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. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
18%
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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$26.74-$40.11/hr
#3

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$32-$38/hr
#4

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$25-$37.5/hr
+ 11 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.

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About Boost Home Healthcare - Tampa, FL

Hospitals and Health Care
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Supported in the field