Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN or 1099

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 38m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Quick Facts
  • Pay: Negotiable based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Location: Orlando and surrounding areas
  • Schedule: PRN, Successful candidates will have 2-3 days of availability weekly from 7:00am-4:00pm
  • Employment type: W-2 or 1099
  • Mileage: Currently $0.60 per mile
  • Reports to: Branch Director

What You'll Do

  • Deliver therapy under the PT's direction and physician's plan of care
  • Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain performance
  • Guide patients through exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and transfer training, and prosthetic training
  • Apply heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage as ordered
  • Report patient response and changes in condition to the PT
  • Teach patients to use wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices
  • Document care accurately and on time
  • Participate in Home Care Team meetings and inservice education
  • Take on other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with an Associate's degree in science or applied science approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.

  • Current certification or license as required by state law.
  • Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

This position requires regular travel by personal vehicle between patient homes, the office, and other locations throughout the assigned service area. The clinician must hold a valid driver's license, maintain reliable transportation and current auto insurance, and be able to drive safely for extended periods in varying weather and traffic conditions.

  • Physical Demands
  • This role requires the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Prolonged walking and standing
  • Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally
  • Lifting, positioning, and transferring patients (with assistance for patients over 50 lbs, per agency safe-handling policy)
  • Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
  • Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to perform required duties
  • Health Requirements

Required Before Providing Patient Care

Pre-employment physical screening, or a letter from a recent healthcare encounter confirming the candidate is free of communicable disease

  • Documented negative TB test (TST or TB blood test) taken within the past 12 months
  • TB risk assessment and symptom evaluation upon hire

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay: Negotiable based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • 401(k) retirement plan (W-2)
  • Supplemental benefits include critical illness and accident coverage (W-2)
  • Employee referral program

About Advanced Nursing Concepts

Advanced Nursing Concepts provides one-on-one home health care to patients in their homes. We support our clinicians with field mentorship, clinical guidance, and flexible scheduling, so clinicians get the independence of home health without working in isolation.

Advanced Nursing Concepts is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please contact us at (407) 856-8075.

Background Check

Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

Advanced Nursing Concepts participates in the Florida AHCA Clearinghouse — the state's central system for completing and sharing Level 2 background screenings under Section 435.12, Florida Statutes. The Clearinghouse makes background screening faster, less expensive, and more consistent across state agencies, helping protect vulnerable populations. More information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

As part of the onboarding process, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will be conducted for all candidates in positions that require driving for company business. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory driving record, a valid driver's license, and proof of current auto insurance. MVR checks may also be repeated periodically during employment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver physical therapy services under a physician's plan of care to help patients restore function and relieve pain. Document patient progress accurately and participate in home care team meetings.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient treatmentGait trainingDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (451 salary observations; 2,872 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,351 salary observations; 50,511 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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.

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Salary Distribution15 jobs · 8 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 8 employers

CME allowance
93%
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Orlando

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,896/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Advanced Nursing Concepts

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Ocala, Florida
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement plan (W-2)
Supplemental benefits: critical illness and accident coverage (W-2)
Employee referral program
Mileage reimbursement $0.60/mile