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FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
Port Charlotte, Florida

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27-$35/hr

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Job Description

Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Outpatient

Job Description

Full-Time | Outpatient Balance & Orthopedics

Looking for a PTA role where you can actually focus on patient care?

Join a collaborative outpatient orthopedic clinic averaging 12 visits per day, with AI-assisted documentation and monthly bonus opportunities.

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Port Charlotte, Florida is expanding and seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who enjoys hands-on care, teamwork, and helping patients regain confidence in movement.

This is not a high-volume therapy mill. Our clinic model supports focused treatment sessions, collaboration with Physical Therapists, and measurable patient outcomes.

Immediate opening — interviews happening now.

What You Can Expect

Manageable Patient Schedule

  • Average 12 patient visits per day
  • Time to focus on individualized treatment plans
  • Collaboration with experienced Physical Therapists

Technology That Supports Clinicians

  • AI-assisted documentation to reduce after-hours charting
  • Specialized vestibular and balance rehabilitation equipment
  • Organized clinic workflows that keep your day running smoothly
  • Compensation & Bonuses
  • Base Pay: $27 – $35 per hour (based on experience)

Monthly Profit-Sharing Bonus

Up to $1,000 per month based on clinic performance and bonus metrics.

Estimated Annual Earnings with Consistent Bonus Achievement

Approximately $66,080 – $80,640 annually ($31.75 – $38.75 hourly equivalent), based on full-time hours and consistent achievement of monthly bonus metrics.

  • Detailed compensation structure is reviewed during the offer process.
  • Benefits Designed for Stability & Professional Growth
  • Medical insurance options
  • 100% employer-paid dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off + holidays

Professional Development

  • Free CEUs and certification programs through FYZICAL College, including Balance, Pelvic Health, and Orthopedic tracks
  • $1,000 annual salary increase for each completed FYZICAL College certification (Balance, Pelvic, or Ortho)
  • $1,250 annual CEU reimbursement

Structured Mentorship

  • PTAs within 24 months of graduation receive structured mentorship and clinical development support to help build confidence and grow their clinical skills.

PTA Responsibilities

  • Implement treatment programs developed by the supervising Physical Therapist
  • Guide patients through therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation programs
  • Provide manual therapy techniques as directed
  • Educate patients on home exercise programs
  • Monitor patient progress and document outcomes
  • Maintain a supportive, team-focused clinic environment

Qualifications

  • Active Florida Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license or license eligibility
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Strong communication and patient engagement skills
  • New graduates encouraged to apply

Why Port Charlotte?

Port Charlotte offers a growing patient population and an active Gulf Coast lifestyle. Our clinic treats a diverse mix of orthopedic, balance, and vestibular patients, giving PTAs valuable clinical experience while maintaining a manageable schedule.

Ready to Join Our Team?

Apply today to join FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Port Charlotte, FL and grow your career in a clinic environment that supports both professional development and work-life balance.

FYZICAL, the fastest growing physical therapy company in America, is setting a new benchmark for the highest level of care. With locations across the country, our market is exploding with opportunities.

From cutting edge sports medicine and orthopedics, to vestibular and balance retraining, we are the company to accelerate your professional growth. State of the art equipment includes world class ceiling mounted railing system, infrared video goggles, and proprietary wellness exam technology. Our rapid growth is continually creating leadership opportunities.

  • Be a part of changing people’s lives for the better.
  • It’s time to be excited about your future!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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$27 - $35 an hour

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement treatment programs developed by supervising therapists and guide patients through therapeutic exercises. They are also responsible for providing manual therapy, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Vestibular rehabilitationBalance trainingPatient educationTeam collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (583 salary observations; 3,727 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 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 ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k 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 score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$56k–$73kPhysical Therapy median $61k (middle half $59k–$87k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$91k median in Florida$94k nationally (−3%)583 state / 12,288 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$62k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,375 active21,812 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusFlorida 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 listings7,999 in the last 30 days4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.8% 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.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$64k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 5 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

H2 Health · Cape Coral, Florida

$32-$38/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$25-$37.5/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$26-$34/hr
#4

On-Call Physical Therapist Assistant

$34.88-$41.04/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% 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 FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Franklin, MA

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance options
100% employer-paid dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
401(k) with company match
Paid time off + holidays
Free CEUs through FYZICAL College
$1,000 annual salary increase per completed certification
$1,250 annual CEU reimbursement
Monthly profit-sharing bonus up to $1,000

Living in Port Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$297k
Typical market rent
$1,741/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Punta Gorda, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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