<p>A per diem Physical Therapy Assistant opportunity is open on Florida's Space Coast, supporting the Rehabilitation Services team across Parrish Medical Center and affiliated outpatient facilities in Titusville, Florida. This PRN role offers genuine schedule flexibility within a well-resourced, not-for-profit health system that spans acute inpatient rehab, outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine, and aquatic therapy — a breadth of clinical exposure rarely found in a single per diem engagement. The position is ideal for a licensed PTA seeking supplemental hours in a collaborative, therapist-supervised environment with competitive hourly compensation.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $23.89 – $42.69 per hour, based on education, experience, and local market factors</li> <li>Per diem (PRN) / nonexempt classification — work-as-needed scheduling with flexibility built in</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs</li> <li>Equity stock purchase plan</li> <li>401(k) contribution program</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Primary setting is outpatient rehabilitation; position may float to the inpatient acute care hospital rehab unit as census demands</li> <li>Department core hours: Monday – Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with additional hours as needed to support acute care rehab staffing</li> <li>Parrish Medical Center (PMC): 210-bed public, not-for-profit acute care hospital serving the Space Coast region</li> <li>Parrish Health & Wellness Center at Cheney Highway: outpatient facility featuring two fitness pools — a lap pool and a warm-water therapeutic pool — supporting aquatic therapy programming</li> <li>Parrish Healthcare Center in Port St. John: multi-specialty outpatient campus offering Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine alongside Endocrinology, Family Practice, OB/GYN, Podiatry, Orthopedic Surgery, and Urgent Care</li> <li>Responsibilities include administering PT modalities and physical agents under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist following initial PT evaluation</li> <li>Active participation in departmental operations, performance improvement activities, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives</li> <li>Focus on restoring patient functionality, preventing disability, and maximizing performance and level of function following injury, disease, or physical disability</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate of Science (AS) degree in Physical Therapy Assisting required</li> <li>Active Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license required, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date</li> <li>One or more years of PTA clinical experience preferred</li> <li>Comfort working across both outpatient orthopedic/sports medicine and acute inpatient rehabilitation settings is an asset given the float component</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Titusville sits on Florida's Space Coast, directly across the Indian River Lagoon from Kennedy Space Center — a setting that combines small-city affordability with year-round outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, kayaking, and some of the best wildlife refuges in the Southeast. The area offers a low cost of living relative to other Florida metros, strong public and private school options, and easy access to Orlando (approximately one hour west) for major-city amenities, international travel, and cultural attractions. For clinicians who want Florida sunshine, a genuine community feel, and proximity to both Atlantic beaches and a major metro, the Space Coast delivers on all fronts.</p>