Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Jacksonville, FL
Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Jacksonville are concentrated across outpatient orthopedic clinics, hospital rehabilitation departments, and skilled nursing facilities in Southside, the Beaches area, and the Riverside medical corridor, with steady demand from H2 Health, Concentra, and PruittHealth. Specialties in geriatric care, sports rehab, and pediatric therapy are seeing the strongest openings citywide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) PRN Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant with HCA Florida Healthcare at Home you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Physical Therapy Assistant at HCA Healthcare, you’ll improve the lives of patients by providing individualized care that restores mobility and independence. Supported by well-defined processes, caseloads that let you focus on patients, and a strong partnership with your team and supervising PTs, you’ll deliver high-quality care with confidence and impact. You'll also have access to resources like educational assistance, clear paths for growth, and scheduling flexibility. Join us!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering therapeutic exercises and functional training to help patients regain independence and mobility
- Applying physical therapy techniques and modalities to reduce pain and restore function
- Monitoring patient progress and documenting responses to ensure safe, effective care
- Teaching patients and families how to use assistive devices and follow home exercise programs
- Working closely with PTs, nurses, aides, and the care team to enhance the patient experience and support a culture of excellence
What qualifications you will need:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
- Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
- Completion of state exam.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order
Healthcare at Home, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Healthcare at Home is a service line from HCA healthcare. We are dedicated to providing patients with quality care during their recovery at home. We are Medicare certified. Our patients are under the supervision of a physician and our team of professionals develop an individualized plan of care. Our professionals include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, therapists, and social workers. We provide the care you need in the comfort of your own home to restore your independence. Healthcare at Home raises the bar on what quality healthcare looks like. Just like family, we pull together to care for, support and celebrate with each other being able to provide exceptional, expert care for patients.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our PRN Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Who's Hiring
- H2 Health40

- Concentra20

- PruittHealth20

- Step Up Rehab20

- Baptist Health20

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a physical therapy assistant job in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville's strongest hiring comes from its large hospital systems, outpatient orthopedic networks, and the growing number of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities concentrated in Southside, Mandarin, and the Northside health corridor. Candidates who hold an active Florida PTA license and have hands-on experience with electronic documentation systems stand out locally. Targeting multi-location outpatient groups that staff several Jacksonville-area clinics gives you the broadest exposure to open positions quickly.
Which companies hire physical therapy assistants in Jacksonville?
Companies currently hiring physical therapy assistants in Jacksonville include H2 Health, Concentra, and PruittHealth, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Jacksonville's mix of large regional health systems, national outpatient therapy chains, and independently owned sports medicine clinics means there are openings across employer sizes and care settings throughout the metro.
How can I get a physical therapy assistant job in Jacksonville with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Jacksonville is securing a clinical affiliate or aide position at one of the city's outpatient orthopedic or sports rehab clinics, particularly in Southside or the Beaches corridor where smaller practices regularly hire support staff. Jacksonville's large senior care facilities and home health agencies also bring on entry-level PTAs for high-volume geriatric caseloads, which builds hands-on hours quickly. Completing clinical rotations at Jacksonville-area sites during your program strengthens local connections before you graduate.
Which industries hire the most physical therapy assistants in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville physical therapy assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Jacksonville's status as one of Florida's largest cities, combined with its rapidly growing retiree population and active military presence at Naval Station Mayport and NAS Jacksonville, drives particularly strong demand across rehabilitation and long-term care settings.
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