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Altamonte Springs, Florida

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantPer Diem

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Job Description

About Company

Our Mission at Choice is to enhance the life of every patient we serve in the pursuit of delivering excellent healthcare. We've worked diligently to shape the culture of the company in how we lead and work daily. As leaders, employees, clinicians, and support staff we strive to apply the Pillars of Choice every day.

About the Role

*Pay Per Visit*

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) plays a critical role in supporting licensed physical therapists in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to patients recovering from injury, surgery, or managing chronic conditions.

This position involves implementing treatment plans designed by physical therapists, monitoring patient progress, and adjusting therapeutic activities to optimize recovery outcomes.

The PTA works closely with patients to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function through therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and the use of specialized equipment. Effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team is essential to ensure coordinated care and patient education.

Ultimately, the PTA contributes significantly to enhancing patients' quality of life by facilitating their return to daily activities and independence.

Responsibilities

  • Assist physical therapists in executing individualized treatment plans for patients with various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
  • Conduct therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation under the supervision of a physical therapist.
  • Monitor and document patient responses to treatment, reporting progress and any concerns to the supervising physical therapist.
  • Educate patients and their families on exercises, proper use of assistive devices, and strategies to prevent injury or re-injury.
  • Maintain a safe and clean treatment environment, ensuring all equipment is properly sanitized and in good working order.

Requirements

  • Successful completion of accredited physical therapy program and state licensure exam.
  • Valid Physical Therapy Assstant license
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • 1 year of home health experience preferred
  • AHA CPR certification
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Valid Auto Insurance
  • HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 lbs..

Benefits and Perks

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDocumentationHome health careMusculoskeletal rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationMobility trainingInjury prevention

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (521 salary observations; 3,445 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 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)). 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
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $69k (middle half $63k–$78k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Florida vs national$90k median in Florida$94k nationally (−4%)521 state / 10,783 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,406 active21,909 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,466 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 PTA Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs · 6 employers
3
<$75k
2
$75k-80k
3
$80k-105k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

8 jobs · 6 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
3
5-6
4
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Flexible Schedule

Concierge Home Care · Sanford, Florida

$46-$50/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$45-$50/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$65k-$80k
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$32-$38/hr
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% 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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Tyler, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k with 3% match
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Mileage Reimbursement

Living in Altamonte Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,588/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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