Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo 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:

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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

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 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (451 salary observations; 2,872 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,351 salary observations; 50,511 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Pta Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 10 employers

3
<$70k
4
$70k-75k
2
$79k
4
$80k-85k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant

Intercoastal Medical Group · Sarasota, Florida

$28-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

Adoration Health · Lexington, Kentucky

$35-$39/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$30-$39/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$70k-$80k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Sarasota

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$438k
Typical market rent
$2,175/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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