Physical Therapist Assistant — Tallahassee , FL

PT Near; Tallahassee, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

No commute/back-office support

1099 contracting

Job summary

PT Near Me is a Florida in-home physical therapy company hiring a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to deliver skilled therapy in patients' homes. You will work autonomously with flexible scheduling and no drive time obligations, treating post-accident, post-surgical, and chronic-condition patients.

We handle scheduling and back-office tasks so you can focus on patient care. Competitive per-visit pay ranges from $60 to $70, with the option to add visits as desired.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Active Florida PTA license or license-eligible status.
• Knowledge of outpatient/home rehab techniques, anatomy, and medical terminology.
• Reliable transportation and ability to manage time and service area independently.
• Strong communication skills and passion for helping patients regain function at home.
• Home-based care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled treatment under a PT-authored plan of care in patients' homes — therapeutic exercise, mobility and gait training, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and trigger-point techniques.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercises, mobility strategies, and safety.
• Document each visit accurately and communicate progress to the supervising PT.
• Keep every home visit safe and professional.
• Treat a range of cases — post-accident, post-surgical, and chronic-condition patients.

Skills

Independent work

Strong communication

Time management

Reliable transportation

Education

Associate's degree (accredited PTA program)

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) — In-Home, Florida

Tallahassee — Florida's capital and a regional medical hub — has consistent post-surgical and post-accident referral volume from the I-10 corridor and downtown-area hospitals. The mix of state-employee patients, FSU/FAMU families, and a growing 65+ population makes in-home rehab an unusually steady caseload here. From a Tallahassee base our PTAs typically cover Midtown, Killearn, SouthWood, Buck Lake, and out toward Crawfordville and Monticello when the route fits. Short drives, easy parking, and minimal interstate time are the local norm. Tallahassee sits in Leon County. State-employee patients, FSU/FAMU families, and a growing 65+ population produce an unusually steady in-home rehab caseload for the region. Short drives, easy parking, and minimal interstate time are the local norm. Communities covered from a Tallahassee base include Midtown, Killearn, SouthWood, Buck Lake, Crawfordville, Monticello.

PT Near Me is a Florida in-home physical therapy company. Our own licensed clinicians treat injury and post-accident patients one-on-one in their homes. We're hiring a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team and deliver skilled therapy in patients' homes — a strong fit for a motivated PTA who values autonomy, flexible scheduling, and patient-centered care, with competitive per-visit pay, hours you set, and the freedom to add visits whenever you want. We handle scheduling and the administrative back-office so you can focus on treating.

What you'll do:

• Deliver skilled treatment under a PT-authored plan of care in patients' homes — therapeutic exercise, mobility and gait training, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and trigger-point techniques.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercises, mobility strategies, and safety.
• Document each visit accurately and communicate progress to the supervising PT.
• Keep every home visit safe and professional.
• Treat a range of cases — post-accident, post-surgical, and chronic-condition patients.

What you need:

• Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Active Florida PTA license (or license-eligible).
• Knowledge of outpatient/home rehab techniques, anatomy, and medical terminology.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to manage your time and service area independently.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for helping patients regain function at home.
• Home-based care experience preferred.

What we offer:

• Pay works out to $60–70 per hour, billed per visit as a 1099 contractor — your exact per-visit rates are confirmed by region during intake.
• Flexible scheduling — set your own hours and caseload.
• Minimal commute — patients in their homes, near you.
• Scheduling and administrative back-office handled for you.
• Supportive team and streamlined documentation tools.

Job type: Contract / PRN / Part-time. Specialty: Home Health / in-home rehab. Location: On the road, in patients' homes.