<p>A Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity is open in Gainesville, Florida with a well-established home health organization operating as part of a leading national post-acute care network affiliated with Optum/UnitedHealth Group. This is a field-based, patient-facing role delivering skilled physical therapy services in the home setting under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The position offers a structured compensation model with both per-visit and hourly pay components, a full benefits package, and a defined clinical scope that rewards productivity and consistent performance.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target pay range: $52,417 – $78,625 (based on full-time, 40-hour week at full productivity)</li> <li>Per-visit point rate: $25.20 – $37.80 per visit point; hourly rate for non-visit activities: $30.24 – $45.36</li> <li>Dual compensation structure — per-visit point pay for patient care visits, hourly pay for orientation and designated non-visit activities</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution and employee stock purchase plan</li> <li>Recognition and performance programs with potential for compensation growth tied to productivity</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — visits conducted in patients' private residences across the Gainesville, FL service area</li> <li>Clinical work performed under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist following an established plan of care</li> <li>Treatment scope includes active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, functional training, 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>Ongoing documentation responsibilities: observe, record, and report patient response to treatment and condition changes to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and/or physician</li> <li>Interdisciplinary care coordination with the broader home health team as clinically appropriate</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to visit types</li> <li>Weekend rotation required as part of standard scheduling</li> <li>Patient population is diverse across age, diagnosis, and functional status — clinicians must be comfortable working in any home environment</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care organization with structured clinical support, training resources, and career development pathways</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Florida licensure, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy (or active licensure in state of practice)</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation</li> <li>Ability to perform the physical demands of home health care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting patients with mobility</li> <li>Availability for weekend rotation as part of standard scheduling commitment</li> <li>Ability to work effectively across a diverse patient population regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition</li> <li>Drug screening required prior to employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Gainesville is a mid-sized university city in north-central Florida, home to the University of Florida and UF Health — one of the Southeast's premier academic medical centers — giving the community a vibrant, educated, and culturally active character well beyond its size. The cost of living is moderate relative to Florida's coastal markets, and the area offers year-round warm weather, access to natural springs, state parks, and outdoor recreation throughout the surrounding region. Gainesville sits roughly 70 miles from both the Gulf Coast and the Atlantic, making weekend escapes to the beach straightforward, while the city itself provides a strong restaurant, arts, and sports scene anchored by the Gator athletic community.</p>