No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist Assistant roles pay ~$71k (median of 26 jobs)

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EmpowerMe Wellness
Largo, Florida

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapistFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time PTA in senior living. No late nights, predictable schedule. Largo, FL.

Join EmpowerMe Wellness as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Largo, Florida, United States. This isn’t therapy as usual – it’s therapy reimagined. At EmpowerMe Wellness, our therapists don’t just treat patients — they become the heartbeat of EmpowerMe 360, our integrated model of care.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Fun, team-focused culture
  • Career growth & cross-training
  • Recognition programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free CEU Access
  • Full medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with match
  • HSA, FSA, Life & Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary benefits

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join EmpowerMe Wellness as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

Key Responsibilities

Provide therapy and wellness services to older adults by conducting assessments and creating personalized care plans. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support care coordination and improve resident independence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current professional license in their therapy discipline such as PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP. A passion for empowering seniors and strong clinical skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyOccupational therapySpeech therapyPatient assessmentCare planningEvidence-based interventionsCare coordinationTelehealth supportClinical documentationGeriatric careFall risk reductionRehabilitationCommunicationTeam collaborationQuality improvement

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (798 salary observations; 2,647 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (20,688 salary observations; 47,064 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at EmpowerMe Wellness a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Location & Logistics

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

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 26 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About EmpowerMe Wellness

Hospitals and Health Care
St Louis, Missouri
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Fun, team-focused culture
Career growth & cross-training
Recognition programs
Employee Assistance Program
Free CEU Access
Full medical, dental, vision
401(k) with match