<p>A PRN Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity is open in The Villages, Florida, serving patients in the home health setting through a nationally recognized post-acute care organization affiliated with the Optum family of businesses. This role offers genuine schedule flexibility in one of the country's fastest-growing retirement communities, with a competitive hourly rate and a supportive, multidisciplinary care team. Clinicians who value autonomous, relationship-centered practice in a high-demand, low-acuity home health environment will find this a strong fit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $23.41 – $41.83 per hour, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>PRN / as-needed employment status with weekend rotation availability expected</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program</li> <li>401(k) contribution opportunity</li> <li>All minimum wage laws observed as applicable</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's place of residence across The Villages, FL service area</li> <li>Carries out established plans of care under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist; all treatment modifications are routed through the supervising PT</li> <li>Clinical scope includes active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, functional mobility, ADL training, transfer training, safety instruction, and prosthetic training</li> <li>Ongoing patient and caregiver education is a core component of each visit</li> <li>Coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team including the supervising PT, nursing supervisor, and attending physician</li> <li>Documents and reports patient response to treatment and condition changes to the supervising PT and care team</li> <li>Patient population spans a broad range of ages, backgrounds, and functional levels — including clients with varying disability and financial circumstances</li> <li>Weekend rotation required as part of PRN availability</li> <li>Reliable personal transportation (or access to public transportation) required for home visit travel throughout the service area</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Florida PTA license, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy (or active licensure in the state of practice)</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance, or reliable access to transportation</li> <li>Physical capability to perform patient care tasks including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility</li> <li>Ability to function effectively across diverse home environments regardless of patient age, background, disability status, or financial condition</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>The Villages is a master-planned community in north-central Florida — one of the largest and most rapidly growing retirement destinations in the United States — situated between Ocala and Orlando with easy access to both. The area offers a warm climate year-round, an abundance of golf courses, recreation trails, lakes, and a vibrant social scene, all within a low cost-of-living footprint relative to Florida's coastal markets. Clinicians relocating here enjoy a high quality of life, minimal traffic congestion compared to major metro areas, and proximity to the cultural and entertainment amenities of Orlando roughly 60 miles to the south.</p>