Empath Health is seeking a compassionate PhysicalTherapist Assistant PRN to join our interdisciplinary PACE team in Bradenton, FL. In this role, you’ll assists in the provision of physical therapy services to participants of Suncoast PACE. This is more than a job—it’s a mission.

What is PACE?

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique care model designed to help older adults remain independent and safe in their own homes.

• Relationship-Based Care with Real Impact: Build lasting connections with participants, supporting their independence and mobility—this is a meaningful alternative to inpatient rehab or traditional outpatient care.
• Team-Driven, Preventive Focus: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other clinicians in a true interdisciplinary care model focused on prevention and holistic well-being.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Competitive salary
• CEU support and tuition reimbursement
• Mission-first, people-centered culture committed to Full Life Care

What You'll Do

• Deliver skilled PT interventions across home, Day Center, and facility setting
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to create personalized therapy plans
• Track participant progress and manage documentation
• Coordinate use of durable medical equipment (DME)
• Support restorative, maintenance, and rehab goals in a proactive care model

Position Requirements

• Must be licensed, registered or certified as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the State of Florida, and meet the following requirements:

• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or if educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist assistant entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or identified at 8 CFR 212.15(e)
• Passed a national examination for Physical Therapist Assistants.

• A minimum of one year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Current Certification, Licensure or Registration as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Valid Florida State Driver’s License

• CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

• For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.

What You’ll Find at Empath Health

At Empath Health, you won’t just find a job—you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility. As part of our mission-driven team, you’ll deliver extraordinary Full Life Care that supports not only the body but also the heart and spirit of every person we serve.

• Mission with Meaning: Join a team dedicated to life-changing care, delivered with dignity and empathy.
• Belonging & Connection: Work in a culture where every voice matters and collaboration drives success.
• Growth & Support: We invest in your development with resources, training, and career advancement opportunities.
• Diversity is Our Strength: We embrace and celebrate different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
  
  Together, we serve. Together, we grow. Together, we bring empathy to life.