Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Physical Therapist Assistant – Orthopedic Outpatient Center
  • Location: Jacksonville/ St. Augustine area
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-time
  • Department: Rehabilitation Services
  • Reports To: Clinic Director / Lead Physical Therapist

We are a patient-centered orthopedic outpatient clinic committed to delivering exceptional rehabilitative care. Our team of skilled professionals works collaboratively to help patients recover from musculoskeletal injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence, compassionate care, and a dynamic work environment.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to join our orthopedic outpatient team. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative setting, demonstrates strong clinical reasoning, and is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal functional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist physical therapists in implementing treatment plans and directives.
  • Guide and encourage patients through manual and non-manual therapeutic exercises, daily-living activities, and the use of supportive devices (crutches, canes, prostheses).
  • Provide patient education on wellness, growth and development, and therapeutic regimens.
  • Document patient care accurately in medical and departmental records.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment in compliance with infection-control and safety protocols.
  • Monitor treatment trends, patient progress, and production objectives to support clinic efficiency.
  • Contribute to the clinic’s reputation by taking ownership of patient care and exploring opportunities to enhance services.

Requirements

  • Completion of all requirements and a current Florida PTA certification
  • Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical activities involving bending, stretching, and manual dexterity.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and JCAHO regulations.
  • Strong interpersonal and patient interaction skills; ability to instruct, motivate, and encourage patients.
  • Commitment to safety, professionalism, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Student loan repayment & bonus up to $50k
  • Continuing education support and professional development
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • State-of-the-art equipment and treatment modalities
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, 401k, PTO)

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapy assistanceOrthopedic rehabilitationManual therapyClinical documentationMusculoskeletal injury recoverySupportive devices usageInterpersonal skillsPatient motivationFunctional outcomes assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (565 salary observations; 3,663 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,785 salary observations; 62,466 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
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $65k (middle half $60k–$79k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$91k median in Florida$94k nationally (−3%)565 state / 11,785 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,381 active21,702 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k loan repaymentFlorida Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,749 in the last 30 days4,154 the 30 days before (+87%)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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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 PTA Jobs

3 matches · ranked by pay
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$32-$38/hr
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$27-$35/hr
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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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About Southeast Orthopedic Specialists

Medical Practices
Jacksonville, FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive hourly rate
Student loan repayment & bonus up to $50k
Continuing education support
Professional development
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401k
PTO

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
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 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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