Physical Therapy Assistant
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $35 an hour, the middle half $33.06–$38, across 146 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapist assistants employed in Florida earn a median of $34.87 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Florida is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a Florida license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) Every state's PT Compact status.
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About the job
PHYSICAL THERAPAPY ASSISTANT- PER DIEM
Bayside Care Center in St Petersburg, FL, is seeking a per diem Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our amazing in-house rehabilitation team where you are valued and appreciated. As a team member, you can expect excellent leadership, supportive facility leadership, competitive rates and benefits, and a fun environment to work in.
The PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT position offers the following:
Per Diem: Hourly with flexible schedule options which allow for balanced work life.
PAY: Excellent per diem rates
- Job Stability in an in-house supportive environment
- Competitive Pay
- Weekly Pay
- Supportive Director of Rehabilitation
- Clinical mentorship and leadership development
JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
- Screening of residents of various cognitive and medical diagnoses
- Knowledge and understanding of standardized assessments and evidence-based practice are utilized to support clinical interventions.
- Provide skilled Physical Therapy services to medically necessary residents with cognitive and functional mobility disorders to improve, maintain or prevent further deterioration.
- Communication of progress and findings to PT to assess treatment plans to make clinical adjustments and decisions based on individual resident needs.
- Monitor treatment plans for effectiveness to ensure residents’ functional outcomes.
- Provided education and consultation to residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff related to Physical Therapy.
- Complete all necessary clinical documentation through each resident case.
- Communicates efficiently and effectively with Director of Rehabilitation, rehabilitation team members and other IDT staff regarding resident status, treatment plan, progress, barriers to progress and discharge planning.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRES
- Florida licensed/eligible in Physical Therapy Assistant
- Knowledge of Net Health and Point Click Care
- Professionalism, excellent communication, and time management skills
- Therapists of all experience level
Background Screening Clearinghouse Link
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From Bayside Care Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Bayside Care Center
Bayside Care Center is a 92 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Bayside Care Center)-bed nursing home in Saint Petersburg, FL, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Bayside Care Center
Based in Saint Petersburg, FLHires in FloridaPay on its listings: 50% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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