<p>A licensed Physical Therapist Assistant is needed for a home health role based in Longwood, FL, serving patients through Mederi Caretenders, a post-acute home care operation affiliated with LHC Group and the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family. This is a field-based, patient-facing position delivering skilled physical therapy services under supervising PT direction across the greater Longwood and Central Florida area. The compensation structure is transparent and competitive, with a clearly published hourly and per-visit rate range, making earnings predictable and tied directly to productivity.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash compensation range: $55,329 – $82,993 (based on full-time, 40 hours/week at full productivity)</li> <li>Hourly pay rate: $26.60 – $39.90/hr for non-visit activities such as orientation</li> <li>Per-visit point pay rate: $31.92 – $47.88 per visit point — calculated by multiplying your per-visit point rate by productivity points accrued per visit type</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Employee equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Clear career development pathways with defined criteria for advancement into other roles</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care is delivered in the patient's home environment across a range of ages, backgrounds, and functional levels</li> <li>Treatment scope includes active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, functional mobility, ADL training, transfer training, safety instruction, and prosthetic training</li> <li>All care is delivered under an established plan of care set by a supervising Physical Therapist; the PTA follows that plan and escalates recommended changes through the supervising PT</li> <li>Collaborative, interdisciplinary care model — the PTA coordinates with supervising PT, nurse supervisor, attending physician, and other members of the healthcare team</li> <li>Patient and caregiver education is a core component of every visit — instruction extends to family members and other caregivers in the home</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to each visit type</li> <li>Weekend rotation required as part of the standard schedule</li> <li>Practice governed by Florida state-specific laws and regulations for physical therapy in home care settings</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care network with standardized protocols and organizational infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Florida PTA license, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy (or active licensure in the state of practice)</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable personal vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation</li> <li>Ability to function effectively in any home environment regardless of patient age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition</li> <li>Physical capability to perform patient care tasks including lifting, transferring, and assisting with patient mobility</li> <li>Availability to participate in a weekend rotation</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Longwood is a well-established suburb in Seminole County, situated just north of Orlando in Central Florida — offering the lifestyle advantages of a major metro area without the density of the city core. The region features year-round warm weather, proximity to world-class recreation, a strong public school system, and a cost of living that remains accessible relative to other major Florida markets. Outdoor amenities, cultural attractions, and easy access to both coasts make Central Florida a consistently attractive destination for healthcare professionals relocating from across the country.</p>