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 $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).
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About the job
PHYSICAL THERAPAPY ASSISTANT- PER DIEM
Madison Pointe in New Port Richey, 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
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 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
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Madison Pointe hires nursing assistants, nurses and therapists in New Port Richey, Florida.
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