Certified Physical Therapy Assistant

Step Up Merritt Island; Sharpes (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) with company match

PTO 20+ days

Medical insurance with BCBS

Job summary

Step Up Rehab, the in-house therapy provider at Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island, is hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a Skilled Nursing Facility. This full-time role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and competitive pay in the $28–$38/hr range, with benefits and a supportive team environment.

Eligible Florida PTA license holders (or license-eligible) preferred; supervision by licensed PT, opportunities for professional growth, and a focus on improving residents’ safety and independence

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Florida PTA license (or license-eligible)

Job description

Our team approach to care management is focused on allowing our patients to improve function and achieve their highest quality of life.

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - SNF - $5,000 Sign On Bonus - -Merritt Island, FL

Enjoy flexible scheduling, true work life balance, excellent benefits, holiday pay, 401(k) company match, and more. Join a group where your ideas matter and your work is genuinely appreciated!

Competitive pay: $28–$38/hr, depending on experience.

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

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

• 401(k) with company match
• 20+ days PTO
• Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment
• Competitive pay
• 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

Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, implemented under House Bill 531 (2025)

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island.

Work inside the dedicated therapy gym within this skilled nursing facility, helping residents regain function and independence through skilled, compassionate care.