Mid Level Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs
Mid level physical therapist assistant jobs go to clinicians ready to manage their own patient caseloads, guide newer staff through treatment protocols, and make day-to-day clinical decisions with minimal supervision. Openings run mostly on-site across Healthcare & Medical Services and Hospitality & Tourism, with employers like Northwell Health, Rehab Without Walls, and University Hospitals hiring at this level now.
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OVERVIEW:
Physical Therapy Assistant to provide direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapy Assistant will be responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required. The successful candidate will also provide treatment and appropriate therapeutic techniques specific to the age and condition of each patient.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer treatment programs as established by Physical Therapists
- Focus on providing the highest quality treatment for patients that allows for excellent patient outcomes
- Assess patient condition using knowledge of basic biological and medical science
- Propose treatment goals and objectives
- Implement patient treatment plans with guidance from the Physical Therapist
- Perform certain aspects of patient evaluation and interventions
- Instruct patients on physical therapy interventions, modalities and home exercise programs
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Valid PTA license in state of practice
- Current CPR and first aid certification
- 3+ years' clinical experience
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the care center.
- Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.
- Incumbent may be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal.
- Incumbent may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.
- The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.
TRAVEL:
- No travel is expected for this position
Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening in accordance with state regulations. https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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Who's Hiring
- Northwell Health2
- Rehab Without Walls1
- University Hospitals1
- INDIAN CAPITAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER1
- Sands at South Beach Care Center1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Hospitality & Tourism1
Mid Level Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level physical therapist assistant job?
Lead your application with clinical ownership: document patient populations you managed independently, conditions you treated without close supervision, and protocols you helped refine. Highlight any cross-functional work with physical therapists on plan-of-care decisions and any mentoring of aides or newer assistants. A concise resume that shows expanding responsibility rather than just task lists is what moves mid level candidates to the top of the shortlist.
Which companies hire mid level physical therapist assistants?
Companies hiring mid level physical therapist assistants right now include Northwell Health, Rehab Without Walls, and University Hospitals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from outpatient clinics, rehabilitation hospital networks, home health agencies, and long-term care groups that need clinicians who can carry a full caseload without constant oversight.
Are there remote mid level physical therapist assistant jobs?
Yes, though most roles are still facility-based given the hands-on nature of physical therapy. About 0% of mid level physical therapist assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth follow-ups, care coordination, or utilization review rather than direct treatment. In-person clinic and hospital roles remain the clear majority at this experience level.
How do I move up to a mid level physical therapist assistant role?
The path from entry level to mid level centers on building independent clinical judgment over several years. That means progressing from closely supervised caseloads to managing a full patient schedule on your own, developing competence with a broader range of diagnoses, and taking on informal leadership like training aides or orienting newer assistants. Documenting measurable outcomes, such as functional improvement rates or reduced escalation to the supervising physical therapist, makes the case for promotion concrete.
Which industries hire the most mid level physical therapist assistants?
Mid Level physical therapist assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Hospitality & Tourism, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand at the mid level because they rely on experienced assistants who can manage complex patient populations, maintain productivity targets, and operate with limited therapist supervision across high patient volumes.