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Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group·Titusville, Florida

$24 - $43/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The Physical Therapy Assistant will administer treatment modalities and physical agents as directed by a staff Physical Therapist. They will also participate in departmental operational tasks and performance improvement activities to support patient functionality.

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As a per diem, nonexempt Physical Therapy Assistant with Optum Health Rehabilitation Services team, you will be responsible for administering Physical Therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff Physical Therapist.

You will also administer treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff Physical Therapist, after the PT has first evaluated the patient and assisted with restoration of patient functionality to prevent disability following injury, disease of physical disability.

You will be helping patients to reach their maximum performance and level of function while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Physical Therapist Assistants participate in operational aspects of the department, maintain performance improvement activities within the department, and participate in CQI.

Schedule

  • This PRN, nonexempt position is scheduled to work as needed in an outpatient setting.
  • Position may float to
  • Inpatient setting as needed
  • About the
  • Facilities: Parrish Medical Center (PMC) is a public, not-for-profit acute care healing hospital with 210 beds located on the Space Coast of Florida. Parrish Health & Wellness Center at Cheney Highway is an outpatient center offering two fitness pools including a lap pool and a warm water pool. Parrish Healthcare Center in Port St. John, is an outpatient facility offering Endocrinology, Family Practice, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Podiatry and Orthopedic Surgery, as well as Urgent Care services.
  • About the
  • Rehabilitation
  • Department:
  • Department core hours are
  • Monday-Sunday from 8:00am-4:300pm and as needed to support acute care hospital rehab staff.

Primary Responsibilities

Administering modalities as directed by a Physical Therapist Administer treatments and physical agents Participate in operational aspects of the department

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree (AS) in Physical Therapy Assisting Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in
  • Florida or able to obtain before start
  • Preferred
  • Qualification: 1+ years of experience Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $23.89 to $42.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting and possess a valid Physical Therapy Assistant license in Florida. One or more years of experience is preferred.

  • associate degree
  • Rehabilitation
  • Performance improvement
  • CQI
  • Acute care
  • Patient treatment
  • Operational support
  • Outpatient care
  • Physical therapy modalities
  • Physical agents
  • Patient functionality restoration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution
  • Recognition programs
  • Incentive programs

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$24 - $43/hr
Location
Titusville, Florida
Posted
Apr 14, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We are 340,000 colleagues in two distinct and complementary businesses working to help build a modern,...

Salary listed on 2,340 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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