<p>A full-time Physical Therapy Assistant opportunity is available in East Pensacola Heights, FL, embedded within a post-acute and senior living care environment serving adult through geriatric patients. This community-based role pairs direct patient care with meaningful family and caregiver education, all under the clinical direction of a supervising Physical Therapist. The compensation structure is transparent and competitive, with a published annual total cash target range and clearly defined per-visit and hourly pay components — a rare level of clarity in home and post-acute therapy.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target pay: $55,329 – $82,993 (based on full-time, 40 hours/week at full productivity)</li> <li>Per-visit point rate: $26.60 – $39.90; hourly rate for non-visit activities: $31.92 – $47.88</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 additional roles</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Provides age-appropriate physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients under the supervision and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist</li> <li>Carries out individualized and group treatment plans designed by the supervising PT, including transfers, positioning, feeding assistance, splinting, paraffin bath, and cryotherapy</li> <li>Supervises PTA students and therapy technicians during treatment delivery</li> <li>Delivers patient and family instruction as a core component of each episode of care</li> <li>Adheres to condition-specific precautions including total hip replacement (THR), total knee replacement (TKR), cardiac, and wound care protocols</li> <li>Maintains equipment inspection, maintenance, and cleaning logs; reports broken or faulty equipment promptly</li> <li>Participates in performance improvement (PI) programs and documents all services in accordance with facility and department policies</li> <li>Weekend rotation required; visit volume and scheduling vary based on patient need and individual productivity targets</li> <li>Compensation during non-visit activities (e.g., orientation, administrative time) is paid at the hourly rate; visit-based work is compensated via per-visit point rate multiplied by accrued productivity points</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current licensure, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy in the state of Florida</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (associate degree or equivalent)</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation</li> <li>Availability to participate in a weekend rotation</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire</li> <li>Physical capability to perform patient care tasks including lifting, transferring, and assisting with patient mobility</li> <li>Ability to function effectively across diverse patient home and care settings regardless of patient age, background, or financial circumstance</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>East Pensacola Heights sits along the scenic bluffs of the Escambia River just minutes from downtown Pensacola, offering clinicians the rare combination of Gulf Coast beaches, a vibrant historic district, and a genuinely affordable cost of living. The greater Pensacola area is home to strong public and private school options, a growing arts and culinary scene, and year-round outdoor recreation ranging from water sports to the nationally recognized Gulf Islands National Seashore. For clinicians seeking a warm-weather lifestyle with easy access to both urban amenities and natural beauty, this corner of the Florida Panhandle consistently ranks among the most livable mid-sized metros in the Southeast.</p>