Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – Home Health Lym

Healthcare Recruiters International; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible scheduling

PTO and CEU support

Structured onboarding and paid training

Job summary

HealthCare Recruiters International is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Fort Lauderdale to provide specialized in-home therapy services with a focus on lymphedema care. Candidates must have an active Florida PTA license and preferably a CLT certification.

The position offers a pay-per-visit model, with estimated annual earnings between $78,000 and $92,000 based on visit volume. Benefits include flexible scheduling, medical coverage, PTO, and structured onboarding.

Qualifications

• Active Florida PTA license is required.
• CLT certification preferred or a willingness to obtain.
• Experience in home health settings preferred.
• Reliable transportation for local travel is necessary.
• Comfortable using electronic documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-home lymphedema therapy under supervision.
• Implement individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate with therapists.
• Provide hands-on therapy and education.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions.

Skills

Lymphedema therapy

Patient education

Electronic documentation systems

Home health experience

Education

Active Florida PTA license

CLT certification

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Home Health Lymphedema Care | Fort Lauderdale / Miami, FL

A clinician-led organization is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) with lymphedema experience or CLT certification to provide specialized in-home therapy services throughout the South Florida region.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay-per-visit model: $63 per visit (PTA CLT)
• Typical full-time clinicians complete 2430 visits per week
• Estimated annual earnings: ~$78,000 $92,000+ based on visit volume
• Visits typically range from 7085 minutes
• Mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate
• Productivity incentives available for exceeding visit targets
• Flexible scheduling and autonomy
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and CEU support
• Structured onboarding, paid training, and mentorship

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Responsibilities

• Deliver in-home lymphedema therapy under the supervision of a PT
• Implement individualized treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and communicate with the supervising therapist
• Provide hands-on therapy and patient education
• Maintain accurate documentation

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Qualifications

• Active Florida PTA license
• CLT certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Home health experience preferred
• Reliable transportation for local travel
• Comfortably using electronic documentation systems

Florida Coverage Areas are assigned close to home.

South Florida, Central Florida, Volusia County, Space Coast, Tampa Bay, and Jacksonville regions.

Cities include:

Miami, Coral Gables, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Cooper City Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Garden, Maitland, Davenport, Poinciana Deltona, Orange City, DeLand Cocoa, Rockledge, Sebastian, Vero Beach Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tarpon Springs Jacksonville, Orange Park