<p>A full-time Physical Therapist Assistant opportunity is available with a home health division of a nationally recognized post-acute care organization serving the Fort Myers, Florida market. This role places you in patients' homes delivering hands-on rehabilitative care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, with a compensation model that rewards productivity and a benefits package built for long-term career growth. The position suits a licensed PTA who values clinical autonomy in the field, meaningful one-on-one patient relationships, and a supportive interdisciplinary team environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash compensation range: $55,329 – $82,993 (based on full-time, 40-hour 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 — productivity-based earnings that increase with visit volume and performance</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Clear development pathways for advancement into other roles within the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's home environment across the Fort Myers service area</li> <li>Caseload includes active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, gait training, functional mobility, ADL training, transfer training, safety instruction, and prosthetic training</li> <li>Practice governed by Florida state-specific laws for home care physical therapy; all treatment performed within the plan of care established by the supervising Physical Therapist</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary model — regular coordination with supervising PT, nursing supervisors, physicians, and other members of the care team</li> <li>Patient and caregiver education is a core component of every visit — instruction extends to family members and other caregivers as appropriate</li> <li>Dual compensation structure: per-visit point pay for direct and indirect patient care activities; hourly pay for non-visit work such as orientation and administrative time</li> <li>Weekend rotation required — schedule includes periodic weekend availability</li> <li>Visit volume and weekly hours vary based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to visit types</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care network affiliated with Optum/UnitedHealth Group, providing access to enterprise-level resources and clinical support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Florida license, registration, or certification to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant (or active licensure in state of practice with eligibility to obtain Florida licensure)</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>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 a diverse patient population regardless of age, background, disability status, or financial condition</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Myers sits on Florida's Gulf Coast in Lee County, offering year-round sunshine, warm winters, and easy access to some of the state's most celebrated beaches, including Sanibel and Captiva Islands. The metro area combines a growing healthcare economy with a relatively affordable cost of living compared to South Florida, making it an attractive destination for clinicians relocating from higher-cost markets. Outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, kayaking, and golf — is woven into daily life, and the region's expanding population base ensures a steady, meaningful patient need for home health services.</p>