Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA

BrightSpring Health Services; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Paid per hour

Driving and Mileage Reimbursement

Educational Programs

Career Growth Opportunities

No Weekends or Holidays Required

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide rehabilitation services wherever life happens. You will have the flexibility to create your schedule and engage clients in meaningful therapy sessions.

This role requires a current PTA license, effective communication skills, and a commitment to patient care. Embrace the opportunity to work in real-life settings ranging from homes to community locations, enhancing the recovery process for clients dealing with neurological injuries.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury.
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services according to the patient's Plan of Treatment.
• Confers with Physical Therapist regarding patient's plan and status.
• Maintains and submits patient treatment and billing documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques

Effective communication

Organization skills

Education

Current unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Basic Life Support or CPR certification

Minimum of one year's work experience

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA

Job Locations: US-FL-HOLLYWOOD

Overview

At Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation, our clinicians don't just treat clients; they walk beside them as they rediscover strength, confidence, and joy in everyday life. We help individuals with brain, spinal cord, and other neurological injuries rebuild independence through personalized, goal‑driven therapy that happens out in the community - wherever life takes them.

Our clinicians enjoy the flexibility to schedule sessions around what works best for them and their clients, creating meaningful, balanced workdays that fit each person's rhythm. From grocery shopping to hiking, paddle boarding, or skiing, every session brings therapy to life in inspiring, real‑world environments.

If you're passionate about making therapy an adventure in recovery and helping clients reclaim the moments that matter most, you'll find your purpose here!

Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program

Who we are looking for:

• An experienced PTA, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community.
• You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace.
• You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists.

What you will receive:

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement
• Educational Programs
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership
• Career Growth
• Opportunities for Full Time and Per Diem Careers
• No Weekends OR Holidays Required
• Work Wellness

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Physical Therapist in accordance with the patient's Plan of Treatment.
• Confers with Physical Therapist regularly regarding patient's plan of treatment, status of progress toward goals, questions and concerns.
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance of equipment, treatment and department areas.
• Reports any problems with department equipment to the appropriate personnel to ensure that it is maintained in good working order.
• Communicates patient's needs and progress to the Physical Therapist of record and assists in securing special adaptive equipment for patient to improve function. Incorporates the use of adaptive equipment to enhance the rehabilitation program.
• Maintains and submits patient treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations.
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act, Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws.
• Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license as a Physical Therapist Assistant by state in which practicing.
• Current Basic Life Support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, in accordance state regulations.
• A minimum of one year's work experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury.
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail.

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry‑leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients.

For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Location : Special Notice

This position is subject to a level 2 background screening. For more information on the Florida state background screening process and standards, please access and review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.