About this role
AdventHealth Sports Medicine and Rehab is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant at its outpatient clinic in Tavares, Florida.
### What you'll do
- Implement individualized treatment plans derived from physical therapist evaluations, applying current practice standards, recommended techniques, and insurance guidelines.
- Modify treatment approaches based on ongoing patient assessments in direct consultation with the supervising physical therapist.
- Collect and communicate patient progress data to physical therapists, including discharge recommendations when maximum benefit has been achieved.
- Document patient care accurately and timely using measurable, objective terminology consistent with insurance and department standards.
- Apply CPT codes accurately for patient charges and oversee rehabilitation aides, students, and support personnel per regulatory guidelines.
- Float to other AdventHealth clinic locations as operationally required.
### What we're looking for
- Associate's degree in Physical Therapy (required).
- Active Florida Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) license or temporary PTA license (required).
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification (required).
- Experience treating an orthopedic patient population (preferred).
### What's included
- Pay range: $21.56–$40.09/hour ($44,845–$83,387 annualized).
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance effective Day One.
- Paid time off from Day One.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Four weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
- Mental health resources and whole-person well-being support.
- Pet benefits and career development programs.
### About the practice
AdventHealth Sports Medicine and Rehab – Waterman is an outpatient orthopedic and sports rehabilitation clinic located at 3140 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778, operating Monday–Friday 10 AM–7 PM with occasional Saturday half-days. The clinic is part of AdventHealth, a faith-based, not-for-profit health system with a mission centered on whole-person care across body, mind, and spirit.