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Matrix Home Care
Winter Haven, Florida

Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Polk

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Matrix Home Care is actively seeking dedicated and compassionate therapy professionals to support our growing patient needs throughout Polk County, Florida. We are currently hiring Physical Therapists (PT), Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA), Occupational Therapists (OT), and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA) to provide quality care to patients in the home setting.

This opportunity is ideal for therapy professionals who enjoy working independently in the field, providing one-on-one patient care, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.

We are especially looking for providers who can cover Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Davenport, and nearby Polk County communities.

Positions Available

  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapy services to patients in their homes based on the established plan of care.
  • Complete evaluations, treatments, follow-up visits, and documentation as required based on discipline and assignment.
  • Collaborate with the clinical team, physicians, and caregivers to support patient goals and outcomes.
  • Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety, mobility, exercises, activities of daily living, and home care needs.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company, payer, and regulatory requirements.
  • Communicate patient updates, changes in condition, and care needs to the appropriate clinical team members.

Requirements

  • Current Florida license or certification for the applicable discipline: PT, PTA, OT, or OTA.
  • Prior home health or field-based experience preferred.
  • Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage assigned visits in the field.
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.

Under Florida law, this role is subject to background screening per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, including fingerprinting and review for eligibility before employment. More info: info.flclearinghouse.com.

Benefits

  • Flexible field-based opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Growing referral areas with immediate patient needs.
  • Opportunity to provide meaningful one-on-one care in the home setting.
  • Ability to make a direct impact in the Polk County community.
  • Service Areas
  • Winter Haven, FL
  • Lake Wales, FL
  • Davenport, FL
  • Polk County and surrounding areas

If you are a PT, PTA, OT, or OTA interested in providing therapy services in Polk County, we would love to connect with you.

Please apply today or send your resume to anna.tjon@matrixhomecare.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTherapeutic TreatmentClinical DocumentationPatient EducationCare CoordinationHome Health CareMobility Training

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (720 salary observations; 3,226 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Polk at Matrix Home Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

3
<$80k
0
$80k-95k
3
$95k-110k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 7 employers

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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, Flexible Home Health Schedule

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$48-$52/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$45-$50/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48.76/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% 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 Winter Haven

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,698/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
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 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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