Physical Therapist Assistant

Company: Fitness Quest Physical Therapy
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

Overview: Physical Therapist Assistant Job Type: Full-time Salary: $26-$35/Hour Job Location: Nakomis, Florida Up to $2,500 in sign-on bonuses available At Fitness Quest Physical Therapy , we provide superior outpatient rehabilitation to our communities. Patient care is our top priority. We listen to our patients and prioritize their individual care plans, so they receive optimal benefits from their therapy. We are a growing company, with 14 clinic locations in Southwest Florida. We are searching for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our growing company in our Nokomis FL clinic location. The right candidate for the job will be able to apply expert clinical skills to meet our patients’ needs with empathy and understanding. The PTA will will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist to assist our patients to improve their quality of life through prescribed one-on-one exercise, hands-on care, and patient education. A little bit about us: •Founded in 1998, 14 locations and growing! •As we have grown, what has remained constant is our core values: patient care, integrity, communication, professionalism, and teamwork. •Our team is comprised of highly trained professionals, dedicated to helping our patients get their quality of life restored. How We Support You: Fully paid trainings, certifications, and education programs through Evidence In Motion (EIM) A focus to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture AI enabled Clinical documentation which therapists report reduces documentation time by 90% Comprehensive mentorship and career development Leadership and talent development opportunities Generous Paid Time Off Industry-leading Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurances 401(k) Employer Matching Family Building and Parental Benefits (*Part-time and PRN employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) benefit.) Responsibilities: You’ll achieve success by: Assist in evaluation of client’s daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations Assist patients with all phases of physical therapy treatment and techniques including exercise Instruction, manual therapy techniques, activities of daily living, and Isokinetic program Observe patients during treatments and reports observations to Physical Therapist Communicate with staff and other health team members, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs Qualifications: Current Florida Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Licensure HIPAA Knowledge Outpatient PTA Experience Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience. Confluent Health and Fitness Quest Physical Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Confluent Health and Fitness Quest Physical Therapy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. CH500

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