Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient
Listed compensation
$26-$36/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Join a team where Physical Therapist Assistants thrive. You are supported, developed, and empowered to deliver exceptional care!
At Fitness Quest PT, part of the Confluent Health Family, Physical Therapist Assistants practice in an environment built for high quality care, professional growth, and sustainable careers. We invest in our clinicians through mentorship, advanced tools, and clear development pathways so you can focus on what matters most: helping patients move better, feel better, and live better.
Location: 8588 Potter Park Dr. Suite 201 Sarasota, Florida 34238 United States
How Fitness Quest PT Supports You
We offer a specific Professional Development Program (PDP) with a direct clinical mentor that helps you level up.
- Fully paid trainings, certifications and education programs offered through Evidence in Motion (EIM)
- AI enabled Clinical documentation which therapists report reduces documentation time by 90%
- Comprehensive mentorship and career development
- Leadership and talent development opportunities
- 401(k) Employer Matching
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality treatment under the direction of the Physical Therapist in an outpatient setting
- Progress patients toward functional goals through evidence-based care
- Build strong patient relationships and create a positive care experience
- Communicate patient progress and clinical updates to the supervising PT
- Complete timely, accurate documentation
- Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing clinic environment
If you're looking for a PTA role where you're supported, challenged, and able to grow while still maintaining balance, this is the place to build your career.
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant or ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Passion for evidence-based, patient-centered care
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Desire to grow clinically and contribute to a high-performing team environment
About
Compensation: $26.00 - $36.00 + productivity incentives.
Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.
Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (567 salary observations; 3,442 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,313 salary observations; 61,588 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)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $54k–$75k | Physical Therapy median $68k (middle half $61k–$75k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $89k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−5%)567 state / 12,313 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$62k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,412 active | 21,800 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 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$64k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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