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Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

$26 - $35 per hour

Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA

Job Category: Therapy Clinicians Requisition Number: PHYSI002542

Posted: April 22, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

5th Street | AFO 10051 5th St N Saint Petersburg, FL 33702, USA

Pay or shift range: $26 USD to $35 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Job Details

Locations:

Due to our growth, we have PTA opportunities available across the Tampa Bay Area. Whether your passion is sports medicine, orthopaedic rehab, or general outpatient therapy, FOI has a place for you.

Clinic Locations available:

  • Bardmoor
  • Trinity Oaks
  • Clearwater
  • Brandon
  • Citrus Park
  • Cypress
  • St. Petersburg
  • New Port Richey
  • North Tampa
  • South Tampa
  • Lakeland
  • Sun City Center

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Sign-on bonuses available!
  • Competitive pay: $25.00/hr - $37.00/hr (based on skills and experience)
  • Realistic scheduling and productivity goals that prioritize quality patient care
  • Career growth opportunities and advancement pathways
  • License renewal reimbursement and CME/CEU support
  • Competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k)
  • Generous paid time off, plus 8 paid holidays annually
  • Opportunities to collaborate with leading orthopaedic surgeons and rehab specialists
  • A culture of teamwork, education, and patient-centered excellence

Grow your career while making a real difference in patients' lives.

Why Join FOI?

At FOI, we empower people to regain their happiness and identity by decreasing their pain, restoring motion and strength, and helping them return to the activities and roles that bring them joy and purpose.

When you join FOI, you're not just joining a clinic, you're becoming part of one of Florida's largest and most respected orthopaedic groups. With multiple locations across the Tampa Bay area, we provide career opportunities in an environment that values excellence, growth, and collaboration.

We are ready. Are you?

What You'll Do

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you'll play a key role in outpatient therapy, sports medicine, and physical rehabilitation. Working under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, you'll help patients recover from orthopaedic injuries, post-surgical procedures, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

  • Providing individualized patient treatments as outlined in the Physical Therapist's plan of care.
  • Documenting each visit with treatment notes, progress updates, and patient assessments.
  • Instructing patients in exercise programs, proper body mechanics, and safe use of assistive devices.
  • Guiding patients through gait training and mobility exercises.
  • Communicating patient status changes promptly to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Serving as a clinical instructor and mentor for PTA students.
  • Supporting the therapy team and clinic operations as needed.

About You

We're looking for a PTA who is passionate about patient care, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced outpatient therapy setting and finds purpose in helping patients get back to living their best lives.

Required Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
  • Active Florida PTA license.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Compassionate, patient-focused, and motivated to help people achieve their rehab goals.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Preferred Experience (a plus, not required):

Outpatient orthopaedic or sports medicine therapy experience. Familiarity with WebPT or other EMR systems.

Ready to take the next step in your Physical Therapist Assistant career?

Apply today and be part of a team that helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence every day.

Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace

We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As part of this commitment, we operate as a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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