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Lake Butler Hospital
Lake Butler, Florida

Rehabilitation - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Lake Butler Hospital is a critical access hospital in North Florida providing 24-hour emergency services, inpatient hospitalization, swing bed program, rehabilitation services, outpatient laboratory, and outpatient radiology (X-ray, ultrasound, and CT Scan) services to Union County and the surrounding counties. We are devoted to providing all members of our community with premier-quality health care in a compassionate and inviting environment.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team as a PRN employee! This position will provide coverage on weekends as needed.

Sign-On Bonus available!!

Job Summary

Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist. Treats disabilities, injuries, and diseases as part of a patients rehabilitation program, according to the prescription of a physician, plan of care determined by a Physical Therapist, and with the various modalities and skills of the profession, in order to help improve patient mobility, function and strength. This is a PRN position.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for carrying out treatment in accordance with the physician's prescription, and as planned/ documented by a supervising Physical Therapist. Assists patients in preparing for therapy and return trips.
  • Assist with removing and putting on braces or supportive equipment, prosthesis or crutches.
  • Responsible for observing all hospital rules relative to the care and treatment of patients.
  • Coordinates physical therapy plans, goals, and objectives with the department and other staff members of the health care team.
  • Contributes to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
  • Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.
  • Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.

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PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant, Rehabilitation, Rehab, Outpatient Care, Inpatient Care

Lake Butler, Starke, Lake City, Macclenny, Glen Saint Mary, Middleburg, Keystone, Gainesville, Alachua, High Springs

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Must be a fully Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with the State of Florida with 1 year experience in hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist to help improve patient mobility, function, and strength. Responsibilities include carrying out treatment plans, assisting with patient preparation, and coordinating care with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient rehabilitationMobility assessmentStrength trainingPatient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationMedical equipment assistance

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (720 salary observations; 3,226 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 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).

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

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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<$80k
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$80k-95k
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$95k-110k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 7 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, Flexible Home Health Schedule

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$48-$52/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$45-$50/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant

$40-$48.76/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 8 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.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Lake Butler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Median resident rent
$774/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Lake Butler Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Lake Butler, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus