<p>A full-time Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity is open with a well-established home health organization operating under the Optum/LHC Group network in Fort Myers, Florida. This field-based role places you directly in patients' homes, executing individualized plans of care developed by supervising Physical Therapists across a diverse post-acute population. The position offers a transparent, dual-track compensation model — per-visit productivity pay plus an hourly rate for non-visit activities — with a published annual cash target range that rewards high performers. Fort Myers delivers year-round sunshine, Gulf Coast recreation, and a cost of living well below most major metro markets.</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 (inclusive of direct and indirect care activities) plus hourly pay for orientation and non-visit work</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution and equity stock purchase program (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Clear career development pathways with defined criteria for advancement into additional roles</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all care delivered in patients' residences across the Fort Myers service area</li> <li>Works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist; treatment plan established by the supervising PT and followed precisely per state-specific Florida home care regulations</li> <li>Clinical scope includes active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, ADL training, transfer and safety training, and prosthetic training</li> <li>Responsible for patient, family, and caregiver education within the PTA scope of practice</li> <li>Coordinates care with the broader interdisciplinary team — nursing, supervising PT, and attending physician — through timely observation, documentation, and reporting of patient response and condition changes</li> <li>Visit volume and weekly schedule vary based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to visit types</li> <li>Weekend rotation required as part of the standard schedule</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels in the home environment</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care network with established clinical infrastructure and support systems</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Florida PTA license, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy (state of practice requirement)</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable personal vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation</li> <li>Availability for weekend rotation</li> <li>Physical capability to perform patient care tasks including lifting, transferring, and assisting with patient mobility</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Myers sits on Florida's Gulf Coast in Lee County, offering a lifestyle defined by warm weather, waterfront recreation, and a lower cost of living relative to South Florida metros. The area provides easy access to Gulf beaches, boating, fishing, and a growing arts and dining scene, while proximity to Naples and Sarasota expands cultural and professional options. Families benefit from a range of public and private school choices, and the region's continued growth makes it an attractive long-term destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career stability and quality of life.</p>