Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Florida
Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Florida represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in outpatient orthopedic clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and hospital rehabilitation units, with openings at every experience level from new graduate to senior clinician. The heaviest hiring is in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, where large employers like AdventHealth, HCA Florida, and Encompass Health operate extensive rehab networks. The most sought-after specialties are orthopedics, geriatric care, and post-acute rehabilitation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Medical Front Desk / Patient Coordinator – Physical Therapy
PhysioCare Physical Therapy | Jupiter, FL
FULL-TIME 32–40 HOURS/WEEK MONDAY–FRIDAY
About Us
PhysioCare is an established, independently owned outpatient physical therapy clinic in Jupiter, Florida. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional, personalized patient care in a friendly and professional environment.
We are seeking a reliable, personable, detail-oriented Medical Front Desk / Patient Coordinator who is comfortable managing a busy front office and has experience working with medical insurance.
Responsibilities
· Greet patients and provide excellent customer service.
· Answer incoming calls, schedule appointments, and manage patient inquiries.
· Verify medical insurance benefits, eligibility, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance.
· Obtain and track insurance authorizations for physical therapy services, including submitting requests through insurance portals, monitoring approvals, and requesting additional visits as needed.
· Maintain accurate authorization and insurance information in the electronic medical record system.
· Collect patient payments and maintain accurate financial records.
· Accurately calculate percentages, copays, coinsurance, deductibles, patient balances, and payments.
· Explain insurance coverage and patient financial responsibilities clearly and professionally.
· Help convert prospective patient inquiries into scheduled evaluations.
· Communicate with insurance companies, billing personnel, patients, and clinical staff.
· Assist with general administrative duties to keep the clinic running smoothly.
Required Qualifications
· Previous medical front desk or healthcare administrative experience.
· Working knowledge of medical insurance verification and prior authorization procedures.
· Strong basic math proficiency is REQUIRED. Applicants must already be comfortable calculating percentages (including 10%, 20%, etc.), addition, subtraction, and patient payment amounts accurately.
· Ability to calculate copays, coinsurance, deductibles, and patient balances.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Ability to multitask in a busy clinical environment.
· Strong communication and customer service skills.
· Comfortable using computers, electronic medical records, and insurance websites.
· Dependable, professional, and able to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in a physical therapy, orthopedic, chiropractic, or other outpatient medical office.
· Familiarity with Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial insurance plans.
· Experience using insurance authorization portals such as Availity, Cohere, or similar systems.
· Familiarity with WebPT or other electronic medical record systems.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is friendly and welcoming with patients but also organized, accurate, proactive, and confident handling insurance-related responsibilities.
Applicants must possess basic math skills and have prior experience with insurance verification and authorization procedures. These are essential qualifications for this position.
The ideal candidate can prioritize tasks, follow up on outstanding authorizations, recognize when additional visits are needed, and help prevent treatment delays caused by insurance issues.
Schedule & Compensation
· Full-time, 32–40 hours per week
· Monday–Friday; no weekends
· Competitive hourly pay based on experience
If you have medical front desk experience, understand insurance verification and authorizations, have strong basic math skills, and enjoy working with patients, we’d love to hear from you!
Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable discussing costs and payment options with patients, including cash-based services?
- Do you have experience in a front desk, medical office, or customer-facing role?
- How comfortable are you explaining out-of-network or non-covered services to a patient?
- Do you have basic math skills required to calculate percentages, addition, and subtraction?
- Do you have any experience with medical billing, insurance verification, and authorizations?
Work Location: In person
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Physical Therapy Assistant Job Market in Florida
A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sobe Innovative Rehab54S
- Vibra Travels10
- tmc8
- The Lakes Home Care8T
- Sequoia Care7
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
- Education
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapy assistant jobs across Florida.
- Active Florida physical therapy assistant license issued by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
- Associate degree in physical therapy assisting from a CAPTE-accredited program
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification
- Experience with electronic health records documentation systems
- Ability to meet physical demands including patient transfers and prolonged standing
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with supervising physical therapists and patients
Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physical therapy assistant in Florida?
You become a physical therapy assistant in Florida by completing an associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited program, then passing the National Physical Therapy Examination for PTAs administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. After passing, you apply for licensure through the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice, which is part of the Florida Department of Health. Florida requires active licensure before you can practice, and licenses renew on a biennial cycle.
Which companies hire physical therapy assistants in Florida?
Employers hiring physical therapy assistants in Florida right now include Sobe Innovative Rehab, Vibra Travels, and tmc, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Florida's large concentration of skilled nursing facilities, outpatient orthopedic groups, and hospital-based rehabilitation departments means consistent openings across both corporate rehab networks and independent clinical practices.
Which Florida cities have the most physical therapy assistant jobs?
Jacksonville, Naples, and West Palm Beach have the most physical therapy assistant openings in Florida. Miami's large and aging population drives steady demand in skilled nursing and outpatient settings, Tampa's growing network of hospital systems and orthopedic groups anchors hiring in the Bay Area, and Orlando's rapid population growth has expanded both hospital rehabilitation departments and freestanding outpatient clinics.
Are there remote physical therapy assistant jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Physical therapy assisting is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact, so the vast majority of positions are fully on-site. About 0% of physical therapy assistant openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those postings typically involve telehealth care coordination or documentation support rather than direct treatment.
How can I get hired as a physical therapy assistant in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate positions at large Florida rehabilitation networks like Encompass Health and Kindred Healthcare, both of which operate facilities across the state and regularly hire recent CAPTE graduates. Working first as a physical therapy aide or rehab technician at a Florida outpatient clinic or skilled nursing facility gives you supervised clinical exposure that strengthens your candidacy. Holding an active Florida PTA license before applying, even with minimal post-graduate hours, gives you a clear edge over candidates still awaiting licensure.
Where can I find and apply to physical therapy assistant jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to physical therapy assistant jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings from employers hiring right now. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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