Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Step Up Rehab, LLC; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

401(k) with company match

20+ days PTO

Referral bonus program

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Daily Pay option

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Step Up Rehab, LLC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled services inside a dedicated therapy gym within a Skilled Nursing Facility in Lecanto, FL. This full-time role involves working with residents to regain function and independence through compassionate care in an SNF setting.

The ideal candidate is licensed as a Florida PTA, with SNF or post-acute experience preferred and a collaborative approach to care within an interdisciplinary team.

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.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate progress with care team.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Patient care

Education

Florida PTA license

Tools

Net Health software

Job description

Address: 2730 W Marc Knighton Ct, Lecanto, FL 34461

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at Diamond Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Work inside the dedicated therapy gym within this skilled nursing facility, helping residents regain function and independence through skilled, compassionate care.

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

FULL-TIME POSITION

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

• CEU reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• 20+ days PTO
• $1,000 referral bonus program
• Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• 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

Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, implemented under House Bill 531 (2025)

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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