Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) Home Health
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
REQUIRED: Current Florida Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license.
Applicants who do not hold an active PTA license will not be considered for this position.
Now Hiring: PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Coverage Area: Clermont and Surrounding Areas
Join a Team That Puts Care First
At Elite Home Health, we believe healing happens best at home. As a Medicare-certified home health agency serving communities across Florida, we provide compassionate, high-quality care that helps patients regain mobility, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life.
We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled therapy services to patients in their homes under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT).
If you are a compassionate clinician who values teamwork, patient-centered care, and meaningful outcomes, we would love to have you join our team!
Position Summary
The PTA provides skilled physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician orders, the established therapy plan of care, PT direction, agency policies, and applicable regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy treatments under the direction of the supervising PT
- Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, and mobility training
- Support strengthening, fall prevention, and safe functional movement
- Monitor patient response to treatment and report progress or concerns to the PT
- Reinforce patient and caregiver education as directed by the PT
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
- Communicate with the PT and interdisciplinary care team regarding patient needs
- Participate in care coordination, meetings, in-services, and required training
- Follow Medicare requirements, state regulations, and agency policies
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current Florida PTA license/certification in good standing
- Previous clinical experience preferred; home health experience a plus
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
- Ability to meet all required background and compliance requirements
What We Value
- Compassionate, patient-centered care
- Strong communication and teamwork
- Dependability and professionalism
- Ability to work independently within an established plan of care
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes
Why Join Elite Home Health?
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling options
- Supportive clinical leadership
- Strong PT and interdisciplinary team support
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives
Join Elite Home Health and help patients regain strength, mobility, confidence, and independence — right in the comfort of their own homes. Apply today!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (312 salary observations; 1,584 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (7,673 salary observations; 31,542 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Florida vs national | $91k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−3%)312 state / 7,673 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$106k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,371 active | 22,117 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida physical therapist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,100 in the last 30 days | 4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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