Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Are you passionate about expanding access to transformative care, leading the way in innovative therapy practices, and pursuing clear, tangible pathways for professional growth and development? At PT Solutions, we’re hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant who is ready to elevate their career while making a real difference in the lives of patients and our communities.

Why Join PT Solutions?

 

PT Solutions works together with HCA Fort Walton Beach to provide rehabilitation therapy services in order to best serve patients in the area. We have been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace five years in a row, including 2026! 

 

At PT Solutions, we are founded by clinicians. Our mission is expanding access to transformative care because people matter—people who need care, and our people who provide care. As part of our team, you’ll join innovators and advocates, passionate about advancing access to quality care and making a lasting impact on patients, communities, and the industry. That means more collaboration for evidence-based therapy when and where it’s needed. It also means tangible opportunities for your future through learning and advancement.

 

 

Your Responsibilities as an Acute Care Physical Therapist Assistant

• Administer and assist with a wide range of physical therapy treatments using a variety of methods
• Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
• Demonstrate a positive connection with patients, patient families, fellow clinicians, and other hospital team members
• Build and maintain relationships throughout the hospital (I.e. physicians, case management, nurses, etc)

Qualifications & Pay Range

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAPTE approved physical therapy assistant program
• Current or pending state licensure
• Basic Life Support certification

Compensation

 

• Pay Range: $26.50-$30/hour 

 

(Any posted pay range considers multiple compensations factors including background, experience, and work location while also allowing for salary growth within the position)

 

 

What You Will Get

In addition to the standard benefit offering, you can expect to receive:

• Competitive compensation with ability to earn additional weekend and holiday rates
• Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement
• Structured mentoring and quarterly in-person or online continuous education courses through MedBridge memberships
• Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, and ortho
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and either Sick Leave or Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual (dependent on state laws)
• Reimbursement for endurance race entry fees 

Company Overview

A Top Workplace

 

At PT Solutions, we’re more than colleagues; we’re a tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you is evident in our industry-leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training. 

 

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values. This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

 

Let’s go further together and transform care. Join the #PTSLife today!  To see what #PTSLife is like, visit Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!