Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

We offer continuous learning via provided and CEU reimbursement, career advancement and specialty certification reimbursement. We have cutting-edge technology and updated equipment. Our Company knows the importance of investing in the members of our Team and providing them with the tools they need to be successful.

  • Flexible schedules and hours to meet the work/life balance.
  • Annual performance reviews and raise opportunities
  • Competitive industry leading rates
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package (health, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, etc)
  • Outpatient program available

Qualifications for a Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Associate degree from an APTA accredited program required.
  • Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.

If you are interested in contributing to our vision of enhancing our Residents lives and to better serve our community, please contact our Rehab Program Manager apply today!

Our Service Standards: Sincere Appreciation... for everyone Hearing Needs... and responding quickly Caring Approach... in everything we do Managing Situations... for positive outcomes

Learn more about Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Requirements here:

info.flclearinghouse.com

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program
  • Licensed as Physical

Therapist Assistant

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTShift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds.

Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTSParticipates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. Agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide rehabilitation services to residents while maintaining compliance with company policies and healthcare regulations. They are responsible for assisting with patient transfers and ensuring a caring, professional approach to all resident interactions.

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient carePatient transferDocumentationHealth information privacy

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (623 salary observations; 3,809 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 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)). 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 score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $67k (middle half $62k–$75k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$91k median in Florida$94k nationally (−3%)623 state / 13,008 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,371 active22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,905 in the last 30 days4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 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 (PTA) at Southern HealthCare Management 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

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs
4
<$75k
2
$75k-80k
1
$83k
1
$85k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
73% this job
Sign-on bonus
18%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - full-time

BJC HealthCare · Florissant, Missouri

$24.71-$41.03/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant | Adult Rehabilitation

Centra Care · Saint Cloud, Minnesota

$26.74-$40.11/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$32-$38/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$25-$37.5/hr
+ 11 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.

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About Southern HealthCare Management

Business Consulting and Services
Casselberry, FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

CEU reimbursement
Career advancement
Specialty certification reimbursement
Flexible schedules
Annual performance reviews
Competitive rates
Health, dental, vision
Company paid life insurance

Living in Sarasota

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$440k
Typical market rent
$2,210/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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