Physical Therapy Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

20+ days PTO

Medical, dental, vision insurance

AFLAC options

Life insurance

Daily Pay

Job summary

Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island hosts Step Up Rehab as its in-house therapy provider. The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will deliver skilled therapies in a Skilled Nursing Facility, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to enhance safety, function and quality of life.

The SNF setting offers a flexible schedule, competitive pay of $28–$38 per hour, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and daily pay

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.

Skills

SNF experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Florida PTA license (active or eligible)

Tools

Net Health knowledge

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

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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.