<p>A full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) opportunity is open in Palm Bay, Florida with a well-established home health organization operating as part of a national post-acute care network affiliated with the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family. This field-based role places you directly in patients' homes, delivering skilled physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist across a diverse community caseload. The compensation structure is transparent and competitive, with total annual cash target pay ranging from $55,329 to $82,993 based on productivity — a model that rewards high performers directly.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target pay: $55,329 – $82,993 (full-time, full-productivity basis)</li> <li>Per-visit point rate: $26.60 – $39.90 per visit point (primary pay mechanism for patient visits)</li> <li>Hourly rate: $31.92 – $47.88 for non-visit activities such as orientation and administrative time</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision — subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation)</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Career development pathways within a large national health system</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's home environment across the Palm Bay, FL service area</li> <li>Caseload includes active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, functional mobility, ADL training, transfer training, safety instruction, and prosthetic training</li> <li>Patient and caregiver education is a core component of every visit — instruction extends to family members and other healthcare team members within PTA scope</li> <li>Collaborative care model: coordinates directly with supervising Physical Therapist, nurse supervisor, and attending physician; all plan-of-care changes routed through the supervising PT</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to visit types; full-time productivity assumed at 40 hours per week</li> <li>Weekend rotation required as part of standard scheduling</li> <li>Serves patients across all age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds in any home environment</li> <li>Part of a national post-acute care network with established clinical infrastructure, protocols, and supervisory support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active Florida PTA license (or licensure in the state of practice) — required; this is a hard requirement for consideration</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a reliable 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>Palm Bay is the largest city in Brevard County on Florida's Space Coast — a region defined by year-round sunshine, Atlantic Ocean beaches, and proximity to Kennedy Space Center. The area offers a lower cost of living relative to South Florida metros, strong public and private school options, and easy access to outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and nature preserves along the Indian River Lagoon. Orlando's cultural amenities, theme parks, and international airport are roughly 70 miles to the west, making Palm Bay an appealing base for clinicians who want coastal Florida lifestyle without the price tag of Miami or Tampa.</p>