PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) – HOME HEALTH
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA) – HOME HEALTH
Tampa, FL | Central Tampa & Surrounding Areas
Field-Based Position — Not Remote
- PRN / Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling | Competitive Per-Visit Pay
- Build Your Career With Uplift HomeCare!
Uplift HomeCare is looking for a motivated, dependable, and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing home health team. We are seeking a PTA to provide quality in-home therapy services throughout Tampa and surrounding communities.
The primary service area is centered around Dale Mabry Highway & Waters Avenue, and surrounding Tampa neighborhoods.
Compensation
Competitive per-visit compensation based on experience and visit type.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Implement individualized treatment plans.
- Assist patients with mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
- Document visits accurately and timely.
- Communicate patient progress and changes with the supervising therapist and clinical team.
- Help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals in the comfort of their homes.
Requirements
- Active Florida Physical Therapist Assistant license.
- Previous home health experience preferred.
- Reliable transportation.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a supportive clinical team.
Why Join Uplift Homecare?
- Flexible scheduling.
- Competitive compensation.
- Supportive clinical and administrative team.
- Established home health agency with growing service areas.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
Ready to Join Our Team?
Apply today and become part of a team that is committed to helping seniors and veterans remain safe, independent, and comfortable at home.
Uplift HomeCare, LLC
uplifthomecare.com
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (564 salary observations; 3,509 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,826 salary observations; 61,306 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Florida vs national | $91k median in Florida | $93k nationally (−3%)564 state / 11,826 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,402 active | 21,715 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Uplift Homecare | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index14 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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