Delray Medical Center, a 536-bed Level I Trauma Center and acute care hospital in Delray Beach, Florida, is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for a PRN/Per Diem position within its inpatient rehabilitation program. This role sits inside Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital — the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County — offering a clinically rich environment with direct exposure to complex neurological and orthopedic rehab cases. The schedule is weekends in inpatient rehab with weekday availability as needed, making this an excellent fit for a PTA seeking flexible supplemental work at a high-acuity regional referral center.
Perks and Benefits
- PRN/Per Diem engagement with a weekend-primary schedule and weekday availability as needed
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care FSAs
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
Practice Highlights
- Inpatient rehabilitation setting within Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital — Florida's only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehab program in Palm Beach County
- 536-bed acute care campus spanning 30 acres, part of the Palm Beach Health Network
- State-designated Level I Trauma Center serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years
- Specialized service lines include advanced cardiac and vascular care, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, and bariatric/weight-loss surgery — all generating diverse inpatient rehab referrals
- 53-bed adult psychiatry unit (Fair Oaks Pavilion) on campus, broadening the patient population
- Medical staff of over 700 physicians and a workforce of more than 1,700 employees — a well-resourced, collaborative clinical environment
- PTA works under the delegation and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, carrying out individualized plans of care in accordance with facility policies
- Active participation in performance improvement initiatives and program growth
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Science or equivalent education recognized by the State of Florida as qualifying for Physical Therapy Assistant licensure
- Active Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license issued by the Agency for Health Care Administration's Division of Medical Quality Assurance
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
- Prior clinical experience is desired but not required — new graduates are welcome to apply
About the Community
Delray Beach sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County, consistently ranked among the most livable mid-size cities in the state. The area offers year-round warm weather, a vibrant downtown arts and dining scene along Atlantic Avenue, miles of public beaches, and proximity to both Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. Cost of living is competitive relative to Miami, and the region draws clinicians who value a beach-town lifestyle without sacrificing access to a major metropolitan healthcare ecosystem.