<p>This full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) opportunity is based in East Pensacola Heights, FL, within a post-acute and senior living care setting serving adult through geriatric patients. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA carries out individualized treatment plans, delivers hands-on patient care, and plays a central role in functional recovery and quality of life for the patients served. The compensation structure is transparent and competitive, with total annual cash target pay ranging from $55,329 to $82,993 for a fully productive full-time clinician.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target pay: $55,329 – $82,993 (full-time, full productivity)</li> <li>Per-visit point rate: $26.60 – $39.90 per visit point; hourly rate: $31.92 – $47.88 for non-visit activities such as orientation</li> <li>Dual compensation model — per-visit point pay for patient visits, hourly pay for administrative and orientation activities</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Employee equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>CPR certification support — must obtain within 90 days of hire if not already current</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Direct patient care role serving adult to geriatric patients in a post-acute and senior living environment</li> <li>Carries out PT-designed treatment plans for individuals and groups under Physical Therapist supervision</li> <li>Clinical techniques include transfers, positioning, feeding assistance, splinting, paraffin bath, and cryotherapy</li> <li>Adherence to condition-specific precautions including total hip replacement (THR), total knee replacement (TKR), cardiac, and wound care protocols</li> <li>Supervises PTA students and therapy technicians during treatment delivery</li> <li>Provides patient and family education and instruction as part of the care plan</li> <li>Participates in performance improvement (PI) programs</li> <li>Documents all services in accordance with facility and department policies and procedures</li> <li>Responsible for proper use, inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of therapy equipment, including reporting of broken or faulty items</li> <li>Weekend rotation required; visit volume varies week to week based on individual productivity targets and patient need</li> <li>Ability to function across diverse home and care settings regardless of patient demographics or financial condition</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 state of practice)</li> <li>Current, valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance and access to a dependable 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> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>East Pensacola Heights sits along the scenic Escambia Bay in northwest Florida, offering clinicians the appeal of Gulf Coast living — white-sand beaches, warm weather year-round, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle — at a cost of living well below Florida's larger metro areas. Pensacola itself is a growing mid-sized city with a strong military presence, a vibrant downtown, excellent seafood, and easy access to the Florida Panhandle's outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Families benefit from a range of public and private school options, and the region's proximity to Alabama and the broader Gulf South makes it a convenient hub for travel throughout the Southeast.</p>