Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Jobs in Lake Wales, FL — In-Home
Posted October 2, 2026 · PT Near Me · Contract / PRN / Part-time · Pay $60–70/hr
Lake Wales sits on the Polk County ridge along US-27 and SR-60, two corridors that generate consistent crash-recovery referrals. A large retiree and seasonal-resident base adds post-surgical, balance, and chronic-condition visits throughout the year.
From a Lake Wales base our PTAs typically cover Babson Park, Dundee, Frostproof, Haines City, and into Winter Haven. Competition from clinic-based providers is light, so referrals tend to stay with whoever is closest.
Your service area
Working as a PTA in Lake Wales, Polk County
Lake Wales sits in Polk County. US-27 and SR-60 generate consistent crash-recovery referrals, and a large retiree and seasonal base adds post-surgical and balance work.
Clinic-based competition is light, so referrals tend to stay with whoever is closest.
Communities you'd typically cover from a Lake Wales base
- Babson Park
- Dundee
- Frostproof
- Haines City
- Winter Haven
Visits are always scoped to the coverage radius you set with the back-office — Lake Wales openings are never dispatched outside your stated service area.
Job description
PT Near Me is a Florida in-home physical therapy company. Our own licensed clinicians treat injury and post-accident patients one-on-one in their homes. We're hiring a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our team and deliver skilled therapy in patients' homes — a strong fit for a motivated PTA who values autonomy, flexible scheduling, and patient-centered care, with competitive per-visit pay, hours you set, and the freedom to add visits whenever you want. We handle scheduling and the administrative back-office so you can focus on treating.
What you'll do
- Deliver skilled treatment under a PT-authored plan of care in patients' homes — therapeutic exercise, mobility and gait training, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and trigger-point techniques.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercises, mobility strategies, and safety.
- Document each visit accurately and communicate progress to the supervising PT.
- Keep every home visit safe and professional.
- Treat a range of cases — post-accident, post-surgical, and chronic-condition patients.
What you need
- Associate's degree from an accredited PTA program.
- Active Florida PTA license (or license-eligible).
- Knowledge of outpatient/home rehab techniques, anatomy, and medical terminology.
- Reliable transportation and the ability to manage your time and service area independently.
- Strong communication skills and a passion for helping patients regain function at home.
- Home-based care experience preferred.
What we offer
- Pay works out to $60–70 per hour, billed per visit as a 1099 contractor — your exact per-visit rates are confirmed by region during intake.
- Flexible scheduling — set your own hours and caseload.
- Minimal commute — patients in their homes, near you.
- Scheduling and administrative back-office handled for you.
- Supportive team and streamlined documentation tools.
Job type: Contract / PRN / Part-time. Specialty: Home Health / in-home rehab. Location: On the road, in patients' homes.
Florida-licensed PTAs.
PTA jobs in Lake Wales, FL: what to know
Working as a PTA in Lake Wales
PT Near Me is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Lake Wales and across Polk County as an independent contractor. You treat patients one-on-one in their homes, mostly people recovering from auto accidents, under a plan of care written by a supervising physical therapist. Visits from a Lake Wales base usually cover Babson Park, Dundee, Frostproof, Haines City and Winter Haven.
How much do PTA jobs in Lake Wales pay?
Pay for this Lake Wales PTA role works out to $60–70 per hour, paid per visit as a 1099 contractor. Exact per-visit rates are confirmed during intake.
Who can apply for this Lake Wales PTA job?
You need an active Florida PTA license (or be license-eligible) and a way to reach patient homes in Polk County. You choose your own schedule and service radius, and we set up visits inside it.
More PTA jobs near Lake Wales
Open to a wider territory? We also have in-home PTA openings in Auburndale, Lakeland, Apopka and Arcadia.
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