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Uplift Homecare
Odessa, Florida

Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Odessa, FL & Surrounding Areas

UPLIFT HOMECARE, LLC is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our growing home health team serving Odessa and surrounding areas.

This position offers the opportunity to provide one-on-one patient care in the comfort of patients’ homes while working alongside a supportive clinical team dedicated to improving quality of life and promoting independence.

Company Overview

UPLIFT HOMECARE, LLC provides compassionate, professional in-home care services tailored to seniors and veterans. Our mission is to deliver personalized healthcare services that support dignity, independence, and overall well-being in the home environment.

Position Summary

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant provides skilled therapy services under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist. The PTA is responsible for implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, educating patients and caregivers, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in accordance with physician orders and agency policies.

Responsibilities

Implement physical therapy services according to the treatment plan established by the supervising Physical Therapist and physician.

  • Provide therapeutic exercises, treatments, and interventions to relieve pain and restore function.
  • Observe, document, and report patient responses and condition changes to the supervising PT and Clinical Manager.
  • Assist in evaluating patient functional abilities and revising care plans as needed.
  • Complete clinical notes and progress reports accurately and within required timeframes.
  • Participate in care coordination conferences and interdisciplinary communication.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility, safety, and treatment goals.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and in-service education programs.
  • Maintain current knowledge of physical therapy practices and standards.

Qualifications

  • Current Florida Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Successful completion of the national PTA examination
  • Minimum of 1 year of home health experience required
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Current CPR Certification
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
  • Ability to travel to patient homes throughout Riverview and surrounding areas

Work Environment

This position requires frequent travel to patient homes with varying home environments and conditions. Candidates must be able to safely perform patient care duties while maintaining professionalism and adaptability in diverse settings.

Why Join UPLIFT HOMECARE?

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Supportive clinical leadership
  • Meaningful one-on-one patient care
  • Opportunity to make a direct impact in your local community
  • Growing home health organization with opportunities for professional development

Apply today to join our dedicated home health team serving the Odessa communities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationMobility trainingSafety assessmentHome health care

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).

Uplift Homecare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 9 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health at Uplift Homecare a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top PTA Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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<$80k
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$80k-95k
3
$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 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Odessa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$529k
Typical market rent
$2,165/mo
Residents’ average commute
36 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
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 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Uplift Homecare

Medical Practices
Plant City, Florida
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Supportive clinical leadership
Meaningful one-on-one patient care
Opportunity to make a direct impact in your local community
Growing home health organization with opportunities for professional development