Physical Therapy Assistant

Lion Care; Shore Acres (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement (New Grad)

Highest pay rates

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Continuing Education Allowance

Professional License Reimbursement

Job summary

Shore Acres Care Center in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a passionate Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, post-acute rehabilitation, or long-term care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of PDPM, Medicare Part A and Part B, and skilled therapy documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive physical therapy treatment based off POC and deliver evidence-based interventions to maximize functional independence and quality of life.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the PDPM, Medicare guidelines, skilled therapy requirements, and documentation practices.
• Develop and support long-term care programming, including fall prevention and functional maintenance.
• Collaborate with therapists and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation supporting medical necessity and progress.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and care conferences.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans with the PT as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and facility leadership.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Florida PTA license

ACCEPTED PTA program graduate

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Now Hiring- www.shoreacrescc.com

St Petersburg, FL 33703

Join Our Rehabilitation Team!

We are seeking a passionate, motivated, and experienced Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our rehabilitation team at Shore Acres Care Center in St Petersburg, Florida. We are looking for a clinician who is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, achieving meaningful functional outcomes, and improving the quality of life of both short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents.

The ideal physical therapy assistant candidate is a strong team player who demonstrates excellent clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills and thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

• Sign-On Bonus!

• New Grad- Tuition Reimbursement Allowance

• Highest pay rates

• Flexible schedules

• Weekly pay

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Paid time off

• Continuing Education Allowance

• Professional License Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities of Physical Therapy Assistant

• Provide comprehensive physical therapy treatment based off POC and deliver evidence-based interventions to maximize functional independence and quality of life.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), Medicare guidelines, skilled therapy requirements, and appropriate documentation practices.

• Develop and support long-term care programming, including fall prevention, mobility enhancement, functional maintenance, restorative nursing collaboration, and contracture prevention.

• Collaborate with physical therapist, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and achieve optimal resident outcomes.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically meaningful documentation supporting medical necessity, skilled interventions, patient progress, and functional outcomes.

• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, discharge planning, care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans in collaboration with Physical Therapist as appropriate, and promote measurable clinical and functional outcomes.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and facility leadership.

Qualifications of Physical Therapy Assistant

• Current Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license in good standing.

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility, post-acute rehabilitation, or long-term care setting preferred.

• Strong understanding of PDPM, Medicare Part A and Part B, and skilled therapy documentation requirements.

• Experience with Net Health and Point Click Care preferred.

• Knowledge of long-term care programming, fall prevention, restorative nursing, and functional maintenance programs.

• Excellent communication, organizational, time-management, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.

• Commitment to clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and positive patient outcomes.

What We're Looking for In Physical Therapy Assistant

We have been in business for over 30 years and value our in-house therapists who bring more than clinical expertise. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of patient outcomes, communicates proactively, supports their colleagues, and recognizes the significant role rehabilitation plays in the overall success of the facility.

Our ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, solution-oriented, and dedicated to helping residents achieve their highest practicable level of independence.

Why Join Our Team?

Be part of a collaborative rehabilitation department where your clinical expertise, professional contributions, and commitment to resident care are valued. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse patient population, contribute to innovative rehabilitation and long-term care programs, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents we serve.

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