Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus - FT PTA

Step Up Pensacola; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

20+ days PTO

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Daily Pay option

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Solaris HealthCare Pensacola and Step Up Rehab are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide skilled therapy services in a SNF setting. You will work inside a dedicated therapy gym, focusing on improving residents’ safety, function and independence through compassionate, skilled care.

Eligible candidates must hold an active Florida PTA license (or be license-eligible) and have experience in SNF or post-acute care. Competitive benefits and a supportive culture are offered.

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.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function and quality of life.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Active Florida PTA license

Accredited PTA program

SNF or post-acute experience

Tools

Net Health

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) - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus - FT PTA

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Competitive pay: $28–$38/hr, depending on experience.

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Solaris HealthCare Pensacola

Address: 8475 University Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32514

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at Solaris HealthCare Pensacola.

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)

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

• 401(k) with company match
• 20+ days PTO
• Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment
• Competitive pay
• 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

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