<p>A full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) opportunity is available in East Naples, Florida, delivering home health physical therapy services through a nationally recognized post-acute care organization affiliated with the Optum family of businesses. This field-based role offers a dual compensation model — per-visit productivity pay plus an hourly rate — with a total cash target reaching up to $87,361 annually. East Naples places you in one of Southwest Florida's most desirable coastal communities, with year-round sunshine, low cost of living relative to other Florida metros, and a patient population that values high-quality in-home care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Total annual cash target of $58,241–$87,361 (full-time, full productivity); hourly rate of $28.00–$42.00 plus per-visit point rate of $33.60–$50.40</li> <li>Dual compensation structure: per-visit productivity point pay for patient visits, hourly pay for non-visit activities such as orientation</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision — subject to eligibility)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation)</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Clear career development pathways with defined performance expectations and growth opportunities into other roles</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all care delivered in patients' homes across the East Naples service area</li> <li>Scope of practice includes active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, functional mobility, ADL training, transfer training, safety instruction, and prosthetic training</li> <li>Practice follows the supervising Physical Therapist's established plan of care in strict compliance with Florida state law governing home health PTA practice</li> <li>Collaborative, interdisciplinary care model — coordinates with supervising PT, nurse supervisor, attending physician, and other healthcare team members</li> <li>Patient and caregiver education is a core component of every visit — instruction extends to family members and other caregivers</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and the productivity point values assigned to each visit type</li> <li>Weekend rotation required as part of the standard schedule</li> <li>Part of a large national post-acute care network with robust clinical infrastructure and support systems</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Florida PTA license, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy (or licensure in the state of practice)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable personal vehicle (or reliable public transportation)</li> <li>Availability to participate in a weekend rotation</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held</li> <li>Physical capability to perform patient care tasks including lifting, transferring, and assisting with patient mobility</li> <li>Ability to work effectively across a diverse patient population regardless of age, background, or functional status</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>East Naples is a vibrant, growing community on Florida's Gulf Coast, offering year-round warm weather, world-class beaches, and an outdoor lifestyle centered on boating, fishing, golf, and nature preserves including the nearby Everglades. The area boasts a lower cost of living than many comparable Florida coastal markets, strong public and private school options, and easy access to the broader Naples-Marco Island metro. For clinicians seeking a sun-drenched, active lifestyle without sacrificing professional opportunity, East Naples is a compelling destination.</p>