Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Serving clients throughout Winter Haven and Polk County

Discover a new path in therapy—where treatment is personal, outcomes are meaningful, and care happens in the comfort of home. As a Home Health PTA , you'll help patients regain strength, manage pain, and work toward independence with therapy tailored to their everyday lives.

At Interim HealthCare , the nation's first home care company, we understand the life-changing power of in-home rehabilitation. If you're a PTA looking to make a deeper impact through one-on-one care, flexibility, and a supportive team—you are made for this!

Our Home Health PTAs Enjoy Excellent Benefits :

Excellent compensation : $45–$55 per hour

1 : 1 therapist-to-patient ratios that let you focus on meaningful outcomes

Flexible scheduling , autonomy, and work-life balance

Online training, CEU opportunities, and career growth

Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

Paid Time Off, holiday pay, medical / dental / vision insurance, and 401(k)

As a Home Health PTA, Your Role Includes :

Delivering in-home physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed PT

Supporting patients with mobility, strength, and functional challenges due to injury or illness

Carrying out treatment plans as directed by the PT, including exercises and hands-on techniques

Monitoring and documenting patient progress and responses to therapy

Collaborating with RNs, LPNs, HHAs, OTs, SLPs, and other team members

Educating patients and their families on therapy goals, exercises, and safe home practices

Qualifications – What You Need :

Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Active Florida PTA license

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a physical therapy role, preferably in home health

CPR certification and AHCA Level 2 Background Clearance

Knowledge of home health care standards and federal / state regulations

Strong clinical judgment, interpersonal skills, and compassion for patients

Why Choose Interim HealthCare?

Since 1966, Interim HealthCare has been a trusted name in home care and healthcare staffing, operating through more than 300 offices nationwide. We offer PTAs a unique opportunity to work one-on-one with patients, backed by a supportive, family-oriented culture. Join our team and become part of a growing movement that's reshaping how care is delivered—one patient at a time.

I nterim HealthCare of East Tampa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.