Physical Therapy Assistant

Lion Care; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Lake Wales Care Center in Lake Wales, FL is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team in a full-time role at a 100-bed SNF. You will restore mobility, improve functional independence, and support resident-centered care with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates are licensed PTAs in Florida or eligible, with prior SNF experience preferred. We offer a competitive hourly rate, comprehensive benefits, and sign-on/relocation bonus for direct

Qualifications

• Florida PTA license or eligibility to practice.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assisting program.
• New grads welcome to apply.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Clinical reasoning and patient-centered care focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback to evaluating therapist regarding residents' functional needs and recommendations for treatment plans.
• Deliver high-quality PTA services including therapeutic exercises, mobility training, neuromuscular re-education, and wound prevention.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including OT, SLP, nursing, and physician partners.
• Document screenings, progress notes, and discharge data per regulatory and facility standards.
• Participate in care plan meetings and contribute to resident-centered care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on safe mobility techniques and home exercise programs.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal guidelines, including Medicare and SNF requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Clinical reasoning

Team player

Education

Licensed PTA in Florida

Graduate of accredited PTA program

Tools

Net Health EMR

PointClickCare

Job description

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

Lake Wales Care Center

Full-Time 40 hours/ and PRN Opportunities Available

$5000.00 SIGN ON/RELOCATION BONUS available for direct hire.

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and clinically skilled Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team at Lake Wales Care Center located in Lake Wales, FL. As a Physical Therapy Assistant at Lake Wales, you will play a key role in restoring mobility, improving functional independence, and enhancing the overall quality of life for our residents. This physical therapy assistant position is open position is a growth position due to census. It is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team of therapists and assistants.

Physical Therapy Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback to evaluating therapist regarding residents functional needs and recommendations to their individualized treatment plans.
• Provide high-quality physical therapy services including therapeutic exercises, mobility training, neuromuscular re-education, and wound prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including OT, SLP, nursing, and physician partners.
• Document screenings, progress notes, and objective data towards discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
• Participate in care plan meetings and contribute to overall resident-centered care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on safe mobility techniques and home exercise programs.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal guidelines, including Medicare and SNF regulatory requirements.

Physical Therapy Assistant Qualifications:

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in the state of Florida (or eligibility for licensure).
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assisting program (DPT or equivalent).
• Previous SNF experience preferred, but new grads are welcome to apply.
• Strong communication, organizational, time management,team player, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care with great outcomes.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible scheduling (FT or PRN)
• Supportive Director of Rehabilitation and interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Modern rehab equipment and EMR systems (Net Health and Point Click Care)
• Strong focus on high-quality care and positive patient outcomes

About Us:

We are a 100 bed resident-focused Skilled Nursing Facility located in Lake Wales that dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based rehabilitation services. Our team works collaboratively to ensure each resident receives personalized care that maximizes function, safety, and independence.