Physical Therapy Assistant PTA Home Health (PRN)
- PRN / per diem
Open in 5 locations
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Florida
6 openPalm Harbor, FL; Brandon, FL; Tampa, FL; New Port Richey, FL (opens in new tab)
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Palm Harbor, FL; St Petersburg, FL; Clearwater, FL; Pinellas Park, FL (opens in new tab)
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Sarasota, FL; Admin Venice (opens in new tab)
Part time · Posted 1mo ago
Part time · Posted 1mo ago
Sarasota, FL (opens in new tab)
Part time · Posted 1mo ago
Sarasota, FL (opens in new tab)
Part time · Posted 1mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $36 an hour, the middle half $33–$38.09, across 63 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapist assistants employed in Florida earn a median of $34.87 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Physical therapist assistants in Florida: pay by town and employer
About the job
Empath Home Health , a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate PRN Home Health PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) to work with our Home Health team to deliver individualized care to patients in their homes in East Pasco county (Wesley Chapel, Odessa, Zephyrhills, Land O' Lakes, and surrounding areas) .
Award-Winning Home Health: Recognized as one of America's Best Home Health Providers for 2026 , Empath Home Health delivers high‑quality, outcomes‑driven care trusted by patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support that assists with daily needs as part of a seamless continuum of care.
Locations: Home health visits in East Pasco county (Wesley Chapel, Odessa, Land O' Lakes, Dade City, Zephyrhills, and surrounding areas)
Schedule : PRN role; 5-10+ home health visits per week. Full-time may be available as well!
What You'll Do
- Provide physical therapy services to patients in compliance with agency policies and procedures, federal and state regulations, following the plan of care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
- Assist the Physical Therapist in evaluating equipment needs of patient to increase functional level.
- Participates in the education of patient and family on methods of self-care and techniques to improve or maintain patient’s level of functioning.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic care
Why Join Empath Health as a PRN clinician?
- Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads
- Strong interdisciplinary support
- Mileage reimbursement
- Growth potential: several roles could expand to full-time as the market grows!
- Meaningful, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
What You'll Need
- Active Florida PTA license
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist (PTA)
- Home health care experience strongly preferred.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida - including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.
Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact HRTalentAcquisition@EmpathHealth.org.
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From Empath Health's job posting for Palm Harbor, FL; Brandon, FL; Tampa, FL; New Port Richey, FL, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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