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Select Physical Therapy
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient PRN
  • Location: 111 N County Hwy 393 Suite 201, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  • Schedule: PRN/As Needed, Monday-Friday
  • Compensation: $30/hour

We are seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to join our outpatient orthopedic team. This role is perfect for a licensed PTA with outpatient experience who values work-life balance. We’ll pair our coverage needs with your availability to create a schedule that works for you.

Why Work With Us?

At Select Physical Therapy, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.

PRN Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.

Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures

Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

  • College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
  • Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
  • CPR certification

Additional Data

  • If you’re passionate about helping others and value flexibility, apply today!
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic physical therapyClinical documentationPatient interaction

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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Florida vs national$91k median in Florida$94k nationally (−3%)312 state / 7,673 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$60k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,391 active22,214 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida 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 listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,343 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Select Physical Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$62k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs
1
$62k
0
$65k-70k
3
$73k
1
$78k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 6 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

On-Call Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

Westminster Communities of Florida · Bradenton, Florida

$34.88-$41.04/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

H2 Health · St. Petersburg, Florida

$34-$38/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant - Part-time

$26-$35/hr
#4

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

$35/hr
+ 12 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

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

  • No weekends
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About Select Physical Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Mechanicsburg, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Free In-Person and Online CEUs
Nationwide Professional Support Network
Company-Matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours
Variety of Team Sizes and Patient Populations

Living in Santa Rosa Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$686k
Typical market rent
$1,930/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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