Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA
Listed compensation
$73K–$94K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| 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 | $73k–$94k | Physical 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 power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,370 active | 21,980 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 | 7,906 in the last 30 days | 4,367 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 |
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.
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