Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA

This position is Full-Time, split between
The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods (3 days per week) and
Palmer Ranch Health and Rehabilitation Center (2 days per week).

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.

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).

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!

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.

• 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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