Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

This position is Full-Time, split between The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods (3 days per week) and Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center (2 days per week).

The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods

Address: 3280 Lake Pointe Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231

Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center

Address: 5111 Palmer Ranch Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238

Hawthorne Health and Rehabilitation Center - Sarasota

Address: 5381 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods, Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center and Hawthorne Health and Rehabilitation Center - Sarasota.

Work inside the dedicated therapy gyms within these skilled nursing facilities, helping residents regain function and independence through skilled, compassionate care.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

FULL-TIME POSITION

This position is exclusively for professionals licensed in the state of Florida as a PTA. All services are provided in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

Why Step Up Rehab?

We support clinicians with realistic caseloads, modern rehab gyms, and leadership that values quality care and clinician well-being.

What We Offer Full-Time Employees

• CEU reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• 20+ days PTO
• $1,000 referral bonus program
• Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield, plus dental and vision with Delta
• AFLAC options
• Life insurance
• Support with childcare placement
• Daily Pay option
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Comfortable caseloads
• Supportive leadership and a positive culture
• At Step Up Rehab, we see you as a person first - your passion, your strengths, and your heart for helping others. If that sounds like you, we'd be proud to have you join us!"

Position Summary

Provide skilled PTA-related therapy services to residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program
• Active Florida PTA license (or license-eligible) required
• SNF or post-acute experience preferred
• Net Health knowledge preferred

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