<p>A home health Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity is open in Tallahassee, Florida with a post-acute care organization operating as part of a large, nationally recognized health system. This is a patient-facing, community-based role delivering skilled PT services under supervising Physical Therapist direction across a diverse home care caseload. The position offers a clearly defined compensation range, a weekend rotation schedule, and the stability of a large employer with a full benefits platform.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $30.24 – $45.36 per hour (full-time basis)</li> <li>Per-visit point pay range: $30.24 – $45.36 per visit</li> <li>Annual total cash target: $52,417 – $78,625, based on local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with employer contribution</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Development pathways for advancement into other roles within the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — treatment delivered in patients' homes across the Tallahassee, FL service area</li> <li>Practice governed by Florida state-specific physical therapy laws; all treatment performed within the supervising PT's established plan of care</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>Patient education delivered directly to patients, family members, and caregivers as part of each visit</li> <li>Interdisciplinary care coordination — regular communication with supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and attending physician regarding patient response and condition changes</li> <li>Caseload spans patients of varying age, background, and functional status across community settings</li> <li>Weekend rotation required as part of standard scheduling</li> <li>Physical demands include lifting, transferring, and assisting with patient mobility in home environments</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Florida PTA license, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle (or reliable public transportation)</li> <li>Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and mobility assistance</li> <li>Ability to work effectively across diverse patient populations regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tallahassee is Florida's state capital, offering a distinctive blend of government, academia, and outdoor culture that sets it apart from the state's coastal metros. Home to Florida State University and Florida A&M University, the city supports a vibrant, educated community with strong arts, dining, and sports scenes. The surrounding region features extensive trail systems, state parks, and proximity to Gulf Coast beaches within 90 minutes, making it an appealing base for clinicians who want Florida's lifestyle without the cost and congestion of Miami or Orlando.</p>