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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT FULL TIME DAYS

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

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Alan B. Miller Medical Center

A neighborhood hospital with medical center excellence!

The new state-of-the-art hospital will join UHS’ growing regional network of healthcare operations which includes Wellington Regional Medical Center, the ER at Westlake (an extension of Wellington Regional Medical Center), Wellington Physicians Urgent Care and other healthcare services and access points.

The Alan B. Miller Medical Center will feature 150 private patient rooms, a medical office building and a helistop. Upon completion of the initial phase of the project, the hospital campus will include 365,000 square feet of hospital and medical office space.

The new Medical Center will offer comprehensive medical services including Emergency Care, Orthopedics and Surgical Services, Oncology, Cardiovascular and Neurosurgical services. In addition, the campus will be home to medical office buildings that will provide outpatient services.

Physical Therapist Assistant, Full Time Days

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) supports the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services by performing patient care activities under the supervision and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

The PTA assists in implementing goal-oriented treatment plans designed to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities in patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.

The PTA ensures compliance with state licensure laws, American Physical Therapy Association standards of care, facility policies, and regulatory requirements while promoting patient safety and comfort.

  • To learn more visit Welcome - Alan B. Miller Medical Center | Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Benefit Highlights
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

Qualifications

Physical Therapist Assistant Job Requirements

Education Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited educational institution.

Experience

  • Minimum 1-3 years experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience preferred.

Skills

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.

License / Certification

  • Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Florida.
  • Current certification of Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals.

Travel Requirements

Travel is not typically required for this position. However, on an occasional basis, and based on operational or staffing needs, employees may be asked to provide coverage at other facilities within UHS.

Role and Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) supports the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services by performing patient care activities under the supervision and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist.

The PTA assists in implementing goal-oriented treatment plans designed to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities in patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.

The PTA ensures compliance with state licensure laws, American Physical Therapy Association standards of care, facility policies, and regulatory requirements while promoting patient safety and comfort.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Treatment plan implementationMobility improvementPain reliefAdaptabilityPhysical therapy assistance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (734 salary observations; 3,320 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,018 salary observations; 57,383 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 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.

Top PTA Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs · 4 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 (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

Aquacare & Fitness Forum Physical Therapy · Millsboro, Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$35/hr
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

Living in Palm Beach Gardens

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$697k
Typical market rent
$2,814/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About UHS

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities