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Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapist (OT), and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) – Polk
About the Role
Flexible home health therapy roles. PT/PTA/OT/COTA. Polk County, FL.
Join Matrix Home Care, LLC as a Home Health PT/PTA/OT/COTA – Polk County in Polk County, Florida.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Matrix Home Care, LLC as a Home Health PT/PTA/OT/COTA – Polk County.
Key Responsibilities
Provide therapy services to patients in their homes by completing evaluations, treatments, and follow-up visits. Collaborate with clinical teams and physicians while educating patients and families on safety, mobility, and care goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Florida license or certification as a PT, PTA, OT, or OTA. Prior home health or field-based experience is preferred, along with reliable transportation for travel within the service area.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (239 salary observations; 1,156 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,867 salary observations; 20,678 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
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