Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Step Up Merritt Island; Sharpes (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with company match

Travel stipend opportunities

Job summary

Step Up Rehab is offering a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) position at Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island. Work inside the dedicated therapy gym within this skilled nursing facility, providing skilled PTA services and contributing to resident rehabilitation with a collaborative care team.

Qualified candidates will be graduates of an accredited PTA program and hold an active Florida PTA license (or license-eligible).

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

Active Florida PTA license (or license-eligible)

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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