Certified Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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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