Job Details

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Skilled Nursing

Location: Tampa, FL 33612

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $35 – $39 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, flexible 8-hour shift between 7am and 8pm, no weekends

DESCRIPTION

Monday through Friday. Pick your own 8 hours anytime between 7am and 8pm. No weekends. $35–$39 an hour.

If you’re a PTA working skilled nursing in the Tampa area, you know how rare that kind of flexibility is. A well-run skilled nursing facility in North Tampa is adding a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to its rehab team, and new grads are welcome.

Why PTAs Choose This Team

• Pay: $35–$39 per hour, based on experience
• Flexible schedule: Monday–Friday, choose your 8 hours each day between 7am and 8pm, 40 hours per week. No weekend rotation.
• Clear expectations: 90% productivity target
• New grads welcome, with mentorship and support from an experienced rehab team
• Growth: CEUs, training and development, and a path to advance into leadership
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, and a referral program

The Role

You’ll work under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists, treating a geriatric skilled nursing population to help residents regain mobility, strength, and independence.

• Treat residents according to the PT’s plan of care: therapeutic exercise, gait and transfer training, balance and fall prevention, and functional mobility
• Screen residents as scheduled and refer to the PT when indicated
• Track and report objective progress to the supervising PT, within the PTA scope of practice
• Document treatment accurately and on time in the facility’s electronic medical record
• Teach residents and families home exercise programs and safety techniques
• Take part in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and help drive good outcomes for the rehab department

What You Need

• Associate degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Active Florida PTA license, or eligible by start date
• Current CPR certification
• Comfort with electronic documentation
• Strong communication and time management skills
• New graduates welcome. Skilled nursing or geriatric experience is a plus.

Interested?

Apply here, or reach out directly for a confidential conversation. Your current employer won’t be contacted.

Marci Whatley | American Recruiters

marci@ariteam.com | 561-350-6749

Job ID: 112048