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Fort Myers, Florida

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Shell Point Retirement Community - Fort Myers, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Join Our Team at Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, FL! Functional Pathways is proud to be the therapy provider for Shell Point Retirement Community in beautiful Fort Myers, FL — the largest Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in the nation! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, FL, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant. Offering a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* About Us: Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, FL, is a premier, resort-style non-profit, single-site CCRC life plan community - the largest of its kind in the country. Spanning a picturesque 3-mile waterfront campus along the Caloosahatchee River, Shell Point offers an exclusive, vibrant lifestyle for 2,800 residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. Just minutes from the white sand beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Islands, and close to downtown Fort Myers’ dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, this prestigious community provides the perfect blend of luxury, beauty, and opportunity for residents and an inspiring work environment for staff. Joining the therapy team here means working in a state-of-the-art setting where you can make a meaningful impact every day while enjoying the unmatched surroundings of Southwest Florida. Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant shall implement the plan of care as established by the RPT and the physician in a professional, competent manner, upholding excellence with quality of care.

Qualifications

  • ability, or any other classification protected by law. #URG1 #LI-JM1

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will implement established plans of care for residents in a professional and competent manner. They are responsible for upholding high standards of quality care while working within a multidisciplinary therapy team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant program from an accredited institution. An active state license and the ability to meet all required screenings and certifications are mandatory.

Key Skills

Patient careClinical documentationTime managementOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% 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)). 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

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Salary Distribution11 jobs · 10 employers

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<$75k
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$79k
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$80k-85k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
Relocation assistance
8%

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Fort Myers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,745/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
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 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Functional Pathways

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Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus