<p>A full-time Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity is open with a home health agency serving patients across the Titusville, Florida area. This is a field-based, patient-facing role within a post-acute care organization that is part of a large, nationally recognized health system — offering the clinical support structure of a major enterprise with the autonomy and variety of home-based practice. The dual compensation model (per-visit point rate plus hourly) is a meaningful differentiator for high-productivity clinicians.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target compensation: $55,329 – $82,993 (based on full-time, 40 hours/week at full productivity)</li> <li>Hourly base rate: $26.60 – $39.90 per hour for non-visit activities (orientation and similar)</li> <li>Per-visit point rate: $31.92 – $47.88 per visit point — calculated by multiplying your per-visit point rate by productivity points accrued across visit types</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation opportunity)</li> <li>Recognition and performance programs with defined pathways for role development and advancement</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all care delivered in patients' homes across the Titusville, FL service area</li> <li>Practice under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist; treatment plan established by the supervising PT and followed precisely by the PTA</li> <li>Clinical 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 the PTA's 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>Visit volume and weekly schedule vary based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to each visit type</li> <li>Weekend rotation required — candidates must be available for scheduled weekend coverage</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels across diverse home environments</li> <li>Part of a post-acute care network with hospital, physician, and family partnerships at the national level</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Florida PTA license (or active licensure, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy in the state of practice) — 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) — required for home visit travel</li> <li>Availability for weekend rotation — required</li> <li>Physical capability to perform patient care tasks including lifting, transferring, and assisting with patient mobility</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Titusville sits on Florida's Space Coast, directly across the Indian River Lagoon from Kennedy Space Center — a setting that offers year-round warm weather, abundant waterfront recreation, and a lower cost of living than Florida's larger metro markets. The area draws outdoor enthusiasts with access to Canaveral National Seashore, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, and some of the state's best fishing and kayaking. Orlando's full range of amenities, international airport, and major medical centers are approximately one hour to the west, making Titusville a practical and appealing base for clinicians who want coastal lifestyle without urban density.</p>