What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at HealthQuest Physical Therapy?
Naples, Florida
The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant is to provide excellence in the Physical Therapy Standard of Practice while demonstrating the HealthQuest Physical Therapy philosophy of care. It is also the responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant to maintain a full patient load while keeping up with the documentation requirements.
Date Posted: 6/22/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Min Salary: $26.00/hr
Max Salary: $29.00/hr
Location: 6750 Immokalee Rd., Building 200, Unit 206 Naples, Florida 34119
Qualifications:
- Degree in PTA
- Licensed PTA
- APTA Membership – provided by HealthQuest
- The physical demands required of this position involve extensive standing, walking, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs.
Skills:
- Displays observational, analytical, critical thinking, and creative skills to effectively complete job responsibilities.
- Displays interpersonal skills to successfully interact with all team members and lead by example.
- Uses good judgment to act responsibly and independently.
- Possesses physical capabilities necessary to complete job duties.
Responsibilities:
- Provides skillful patient treatment in accordance with HealthQuest philosophy of care.
- Completes progress notes and care plan notes in the established format and in compliance with HealthQuest quality assurance standards.
- Provides leadership, guidance, and supervision to Exercise Specialists who assist with patient activities, ensure patient safety, proper use of equipment, and proper performance of exercise through careful instruction and correction.
- Participates in the peer review audit process.
- Creates a Home Exercise Program for each patient.
- Engages in internal marketing strategies to attract new patients.
- Maintains good relationships with referring physicians, and proactively handles misunderstandings as they arise.
- Communicates effectively with both patient and coverage therapist in preparation for scheduled time off.
- Maintains commitment to continuous professional development and is actively engaged in the Professional Development Program and/or ongoing clinical education endeavors.
Benefits:
- Opportunity for growth & Ownership
- Mentorship & career development
- Meaningful and rewarding work environment
- Help patients get out of pain and recover from injury
- Family and team-like environment
- Competitive benefits packages
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Short term, long term and life insurance
- Supplemental Benefits (critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, accident insurance)
- Identity protection
- 401(k) with matching & retirement
- HSA and FSA plans available
- Paid time off
To be considered for this role, candidates must successfully pass an internal screening against the OIG Exclusions list.
Job Features
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $29