Physical Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$75k-$83k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Searching for a Full-Time, energenic Physical Therapist Assistant to work with the geriatric population in an Assisted Living Facility in Tallahassee. Sign on bonus available. Rate is based on experience. Action Therapy is a company out of Pensacola seeking quality therapists to meet our expanding needs.
We desire licensed professionals with high levels of integrity, respect and compassion to serve our geriatric population. In return we offer supportive and compassionate leaders and coworkers willing to help you develop and excel in your field with appreciation and compassion to match. In joining us, you will become a valued team member and not just a number.
Key Responsibilities
Provide physical therapy services to the geriatric population within an assisted living facility. Collaborate with a supportive team to ensure high-quality care and professional development.
Requirements
Must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Candidates should demonstrate high levels of integrity, respect, and compassion.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (567 salary observations; 3,442 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,313 salary observations; 61,588 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)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $75k–$83k | Physical Therapy median $67k (middle half $62k–$75k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $89k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−5%)567 state / 12,313 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$76k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,416 active | 22,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Florida Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$79k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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About Action Therapy Group
Benefits & Perks
Living in Tallahassee
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $289k≈ 3.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,473/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 93.9
- 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 · Tallahassee, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.