<p>A full-time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) opportunity is available with a well-established home health organization serving the Leesburg, Florida market — part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network affiliated with the Optum family of businesses. 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 transparent, dual-compensation model (per-visit and hourly) with a competitive total cash target and a comprehensive benefits package.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target: $55,329 – $82,993 (full-time, full-productivity basis)</li> <li>Per-visit point pay rate: $31.92 – $47.88 per visit point; visit pay calculated by multiplying the per-visit point rate by productivity points accrued across visit types</li> <li>Hourly pay rate: $26.60 – $39.90 per hour for non-visit activities such as orientation and administrative time</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation, eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Clear development pathways for advancement into other clinical or leadership roles</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's residence across the Leesburg, FL service area</li> <li>Full-time schedule (40 hours per week); includes a weekend rotation</li> <li>Visit volume and weekly caseload vary based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to each visit type</li> <li>Treatment delivered under an established plan of care set by a supervising Physical Therapist; PTA executes and documents within that plan</li> <li>Clinical scope includes active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, ADL training, transfer training, safety instruction, and prosthetic training</li> <li>Patient and caregiver education is a core component of every visit — family members and other care team members are routinely instructed in therapy techniques</li> <li>Interdisciplinary care coordination: PTA communicates patient response and condition changes to the supervising PT, nurse supervisor, and/or referring physician</li> <li>Diverse patient population across all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels; ability to adapt to varied home environments is essential</li> <li>Part of a large post-acute care network with national infrastructure, clinical resources, and standardized protocols</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active Florida PTA license (or licensure in the state of practice); registration or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy required at time of hire</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> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Leesburg is a lakeside city in Lake County, Florida — situated in the heart of Central Florida's "Land of 10,000 Lakes" region, roughly 45 minutes northwest of Orlando. The area offers a low cost of living relative to the broader Florida market, abundant freshwater recreation including boating, fishing, and trail systems, and a warm climate year-round. Clinicians relocating to Leesburg gain easy access to the cultural and professional amenities of the greater Orlando metro while enjoying a quieter, community-oriented pace of life.</p>