Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Step Up Tampa -; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

401(k) with company match

20+ days PTO

Referral bonus program

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

LIFE insurance

Daily Pay option

Monthly employee appreciation events

Modern facilities

Job summary

Step Up Rehab is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) licensed in Florida to provide skilled therapy in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Work inside dedicated therapy gyms at Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center and Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to help residents regain function and independence.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, manageable caseloads, competitive pay, and benefits including CEU reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA in Florida is required or licensure eligible.
• SNF or post-acute care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Net Health is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Florida PTA license

SNF experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Tools

Net Health

Job description

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for Full Time PTAs at Tampa Lakes and Ybor City!

terms and conditions apply

Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Address: 1709 N Taliaferro Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center

Address: 750 Hayes Rd, Lutz, FL 33549

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing and Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center.

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

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https://info.flclearinghouse.com/