<p>This home health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) role is based in Clermont, FL, serving patients in their homes across the surrounding community through a well-established post-acute care network affiliated with LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses. The position offers a transparent, dual-compensation model — per-visit point pay plus hourly pay for non-visit activities — with a published annual cash target range that rewards productivity. Clinicians who thrive in autonomous, community-based settings and value a structured plan of care with strong supervising PT collaboration will find this a compelling fit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target: $55,329 – $82,993 (full-time, full productivity); hourly rate $26.60 – $39.90; per-visit point rate $31.92 – $47.88</li> <li>Dual compensation structure: per-visit point pay for patient visits, hourly pay for orientation and non-visit activities</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision — subject to eligibility)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution and equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Career development pathways within a large, multi-state post-acute care organization</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's home environment across a variety of living situations and demographics</li> <li>Caseload includes patients of all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels; ability to adapt to any home situation is essential</li> <li>Treatment scope: active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, functional mobility, ADL training, transfer training, safety instruction, and prosthetic training</li> <li>Practice governed by Florida state physical therapy laws; PTA works exclusively within the plan of care established by the supervising Physical Therapist</li> <li>Collaborative care model: coordinates with supervising PT, nurse supervisor, attending physician, patient, family, and caregiver as part of an integrated healthcare team</li> <li>Ongoing documentation responsibilities: observing, recording, and reporting patient response to treatment and condition changes to the supervising PT and care team</li> <li>Weekend rotation required; visit volume and weekly schedule vary based on individual productivity targets and patient/business needs</li> <li>Productivity points assigned per visit type, encompassing both direct and indirect patient care activities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Florida (licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy)</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable personal vehicle (or reliable public transportation)</li> <li>Availability for weekend rotation</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire</li> <li>Physical capability to perform patient care tasks including lifting, transferring, and assisting with patient mobility</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Clermont, FL sits in the rolling hills of Lake County — an area known for its chain of lakes, year-round outdoor recreation, and one of the most affordable cost-of-living profiles in Central Florida. Located approximately 25 miles west of Orlando, Clermont offers easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining a smaller-city feel with strong schools, a growing dining and retail scene, and a thriving triathlon and cycling culture centered around its lakefront. The region's warm climate, proximity to state parks, and family-friendly communities make it an attractive destination for clinicians seeking quality of life alongside professional opportunity.</p>