Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Step Up Merritt Island; Merritt Island (FL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Travel stipends

Daily Pay

Modern facilities

Competitive pay

Monthly employee events

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Step Up Rehab is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for Merritt Island, FL, in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting. The role offers flexible scheduling within Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island, focusing on helping residents regain function and independence through skilled, compassionate care.

Provide PTA-related therapy services, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and deliver care that supports safety and quality of life. Competitive pay and supportive leadership are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Active Florida PTA license (or license-eligible) required.
• SNF or post-acute experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled PTA-related therapy services to residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function and quality of life.

Education

PTA program graduate

Florida PTA license

SNF/post-acute experience preferred

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)

PRN Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)–Merritt Island

Step Up Rehab is offering a PRN PTA role with a flexible schedule at our Merritt Island facility—perfect for maintaining work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in patient care!

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.

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

PRN POSITION **Increased rates when medical benefits are waived.**

This position is exclusively for professionals licensed in the state of Florida as a SLP. 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 PRN Team Members

• 401(k) with company match
• Travel stipend opportunities
• Access your paycheck early with Daily Pay
• Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment
• Competitive pay
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Supportive leadership and a positive culture
• Comfortable caseloads

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 documentation knowledge preferred

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