Physical Therapist Assistant in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Job title from Select Medical: Physical Therapist Assistant

Source: Select Medical job site (jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Nov 5, 2026.

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License rules in Florida

Florida is not in the PT Compact.

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How the pay compares

This job pays USD 3.38 an hour less than the typical USD 30.88 an hour for PTA jobs in Florida (64 jobs that list the pay).

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Select Medical has 4 more open therapy jobs in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Typical pay at Select Medical in Florida: USD 30.50 an hour (29 jobs that list the pay).

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Job description from Select Medical

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Orthopedics

Location: 405 Racetrack Rd NE, Suite 101, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00/hour pending experience plus a $3,000 bonus

Join our Select Physical Therapy outpatient orthopedic center and be part of a respected clinical team delivering exceptional care to patients of all ages and abilities. We focus on personalized treatments that restore function and help patients get back to the activities they love—whether it's sports, work, or everyday life.

If you're a licensed PTA passionate about making a difference, we’d love to meet you!

Why Join Us:

  • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
  • Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act.
  • Implement, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy and with Select Medical policies and procedures
  • Maintain positive level of interaction with centers and patients, and enhance and expand client relations with centers and their staff.

Qualifications

  • College graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program
  • Passed a national examination for PTAs certified by the CAPTE
  • Valid state physical therapist assistant (PTA) license (or license in process)
  • CPR certification

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Apply on the Select Medical site

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