<p>A full-time Physical Therapy Assistant opportunity is open at Parrish Medical Center (PMC) in Titusville, Florida — a nationally recognized, 210-bed not-for-profit acute care hospital on Florida's Space Coast. This role sits within the Optum Health Rehabilitation Services team and operates primarily in an outpatient setting, with the ability to float to inpatient rehab as needed. PMC's rehabilitation department runs seven days a week, and the PTA works under the direct supervision of licensed Physical Therapists to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize patient performance across a broad clinical caseload.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $23.89–$42.69, based on education, experience, certifications, and local labor market factors</li> <li>Full-time, nonexempt classification with 40 hours per week guaranteed</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity stock purchase program)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Career development pathways with clear direction for advancement into other roles within the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Primary outpatient setting with float coverage to inpatient acute care rehab as needed</li> <li>Department core hours: Monday–Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with additional hours as required to support acute care hospital rehab staffing</li> <li>40-hour-per-week schedule in a structured, team-based rehabilitation environment</li> <li>Work alongside licensed Physical Therapists who conduct initial evaluations; PTA administers directed modalities, physical agents, and treatment plans</li> <li>Participation in operational aspects of the department, performance improvement activities, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives</li> <li>Parrish Medical Center is a 210-bed public, not-for-profit acute care hospital — one of the most decorated community hospitals in Florida</li> <li>PMC recognitions include: Modern Healthcare Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, America's #1 Healing Hospital (three consecutive years), HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, Hospital of Choice Award, National Spirit of Women Premier Hospital designation, and more Joint Commission disease-specific Gold Seal certifications than all but one other hospital in Florida</li> <li>Large, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team supported by the broader Optum Health network of more than 2,500 pharmacy, technology, and clinical professionals</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</li> <li>One or more years of PTA clinical experience — preferred</li> <li>Ability to administer a full range of physical therapy modalities and physical agents under PT supervision</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to start date</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 livability with genuine natural beauty and year-round outdoor recreation. The area offers affordable housing relative to much of coastal Florida, access to Atlantic beaches, world-class fishing and kayaking in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, and a short drive to Orlando's international airport and cultural amenities. For clinicians seeking a warm-weather lifestyle without the cost or congestion of South Florida, Titusville delivers a compelling quality of life.</p>