Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Encompass Health; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our premier healthcare team in Florida. You will work with licensed therapists to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation, implement treatment plans, and support recovery after surgery or injury.

This role emphasizes helping patients regain maximum function and manage pain, with opportunities to collaborate across care teams in a facility-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in achieving maximum physical activity and functional recovery.
• Implement patient treatment plans under supervision with licensed therapists.
• Support rehabilitation post-surgery or injury and track patient progress.

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to join our premiere healthcare team. As a national leader in integrated healthcare services, we offer both facility-based and home-based patient care across 42 states. You will work alongside experienced therapists to provide exceptional care, implement patient treatment plans, and contribute to the recovery and improved health of our patients. This role is pivotal in assisting patients achieve their maximum level of physical activity, managing pain, and providing rehabilitation post-surgery or injury.