Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$35/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Position: Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics
Location: 3800 State Road 674, Sun City, FL 33573Schedule: PRN / As Needed, Monday–Friday (evening availability until 7 p. m.)Compensation: $35/hr
Select Physical Therapy is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic team in Sun City. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced PTAs with a minimum 1 yr outpatient experience looking for flexibility and strong clinical exposure.
In this role, you’ll collaborate with a supportive team while treating a diverse caseload, including orthopedic, vestibular, and dry‑needling–focused patients. Our environment encourages professional development and offers a great setting to grow your clinical skills.
If you're looking for a flexible PRN position with a trusted outpatient therapy provider, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.
Qualifications
- College graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
- Valid State Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) License (or license in process)
- Minimum 1 yr outpatient orthopedic experience
- CPR Certification
- Additional Data
- Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Part Time/PRN Perks
- Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
- Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
- 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Select Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (94 salary observations; 497 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,380 salary observations; 8,217 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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