Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)- Metro Ft. Myers
Listed compensation
$25-$35/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Full-Time
- Location: Fort Myers, FL – Metro
- Address: 13010 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33966
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Compensation: $25–$35/hour, depending on experience
- Sign-On Bonus: $2,500
- $25–$35/hour + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus | New Graduates Welcome
About Us
Founded in 2012, FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers is a growing network of outpatient physical therapy clinics with locations across the country. We provide a medically based approach to health and wellness through comprehensive, individualized patient care, with specialized expertise in orthopedic, balance, vestibular, neurological, and pelvic health rehabilitation.
FYZICAL is committed to helping patients restore function, improve mobility, reduce pain, and get back to the activities they love.
Position Summary
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Metro Parkway in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our outpatient team.
Working alongside our Physical Therapists, you will help carry out individualized treatment plans designed to improve patients' strength, mobility, balance, function, and overall quality of life.
Whether you are an experienced PTA or a new graduate beginning your career, you'll have opportunities to continue developing your clinical skills while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist
- Provide therapeutic exercise, balance training, gait training, and functional mobility interventions
- Monitor patient progress and communicate updates with the supervising Physical Therapist
- Educate patients regarding therapeutic exercises and home exercise programs
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Collaborate with Physical Therapists and other members of the clinical team
- Provide a positive, patient-centered experience throughout the course of care
- Follow applicable professional, ethical, regulatory, and clinic standards
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Current Florida Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility for Florida licensure
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a clinical team
- Desire to continue learning and developing professionally
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
Why Join Us?
At FYZICAL, we want our clinicians to build careers, not simply fill positions. You'll join a team that values professional development, collaboration, clinical excellence, and providing an exceptional experience for our patients.
Benefits and Opportunities Include
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
- Profit sharing opportunities up to $1,000/month
- Health benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education through FYZICAL College
- $1,200 annual CEU reimbursement
- Clinical mentorship and training
- Company-paid specialty certification opportunities in Balance, Orthopedics, and Pelvic Health
- $1,000 annual salary increase for each eligible certification completed
- AI-assisted documentation technology
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
With opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge, develop specialized skills, and grow professionally, FYZICAL provides an environment where Physical Therapist Assistants can continue learning and advancing throughout their careers.
Join FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Metro Parkway in Fort Myers and build a rewarding career while helping patients move better, feel better, and get back to the life they love.
$25 - $35 an hour
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (741 salary observations; 3,378 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistant | ranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $52k–$73k | Physical Therapy median $71k (middle half $63k–$75k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $90k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−4%)741 state / 15,227 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$60k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,414 active | 21,773 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)- Metro Ft. Myers at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers a 6.0 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.
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