Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Step Up Rehab, LLC; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Referral bonus

Travel stipend

Daily Pay

Modern gyms

Competitive pay

Employee events

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Step Up Rehab is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide skilled therapy in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting, supporting residents to regain function and independence.

The role works within dedicated therapy gyms at multiple Sarasota facilities and part of an in-house rehab program.

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 while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function, and quality of life.

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Active Florida PTA license (or license-eligible)

Job description

The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods

Address: 3280 Lake Pointe Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231

Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center

Address: 5111 Palmer Ranch Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238

Hawthorne Health and Rehabilitation Center – Sarasota

Address: 5381 Desoto Rd, Sarasota, FL 34235

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods, Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center and Hawthorne Health and Rehabilitation Center – Sarasota.

Work inside the dedicated therapy gyms within these skilled nursing facilities, 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

• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with company match
• $1,000 referral bonus program
• 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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