Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN/Per-diem
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist assistant jobs in Florida post a median of $34.50 an hour, the middle half $32.62–$38, across 109 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
Overview
Hospital Name: UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - North Affiliation with Select Medical Position: Physical Therapist Assistant Location: 15255 Max Leggett Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Schedule: Per Diem
Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
Why Join Us
- Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
- Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
- Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
- Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.
- Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
- Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
- Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred candidate has one or more years of experience.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
From Select Medical's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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