Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$35/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Position: Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Orthopedics
  • Location: St. Joes - Tampa, FL 33618
  • Schedule: Full-time, Mon - Fri, 40 hrs/wk
  • Compensation: $26.00 - $35.00/hour (Starting hourly rate calculated by experience)
  • Incentives: $10,000 bonus and indefinite student debt repayment option of $200/month

Select Physical Therapy's outpatient center has an immediate need for a Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Work with a highly experienced team of 2 clinicians treating outpatient orthopedics, neuro, vestibular, concussion, sports med, POETS, and dry needling. Experienced outpatient physical therapist assistants and newly licensed physical therapist assistants, APPLY! Mentoring available!

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)
  • CPR certification
  • Additional Data

Why Join Us

  • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Neurological rehabilitationVestibular therapyConcussion managementSports medicineClinical documentationPatient interactionPhysical therapy assistance

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 Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k 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 ~$63k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top PTA Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution7 jobs · 5 employers

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Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

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$45-$50/hr
#2

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Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Tampa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$384k
Typical market rent
$1,957/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Select Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Mechanicsburg, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus $10,000
Student debt repayment $200/month
Generous PTO
Medical/RX, health, vision, dental
Company-matching 401(k)
Life and disability protection
Unmatched CEU program
Internal movement opportunities