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Legacy Healthcare Services
Licensed Therapists & Assistants
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What they do
A Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists to help patients with disabling injuries or conditions improve their range of motion and manage their pain. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of a physical therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$58,666 / year median in Florida
+26% projected growth
Job Description
Ignite Your Legacy by helping senior adults to find purpose, safety, and dignity. Legacy Healthcare Services is excited to be growing our business in Lady Lake, FL and The Villages, FL. We are looking for a Full Time Physical Therapist (PT), Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapists (OT), Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) and Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) , as well as a Rehab Director Personal Trainer The ideal candidate would be one who enjoys evaluating, treating, and building meaningful relationships with their patients. We are looking for someone who enjoys thinking outside the box to meet the goals of their patients, seeks to learn new techniques pertaining to geriatric intervention, and can identify residents in need of our services at our beautiful retirement community at Pebble Springs Retirement and Sumter Senior Living! Monday to Friday - No Holidays! Make Your Career Work for Your Future As a nonprofit organization, Legacy offers employees the opportunity to work for an employer that may qualify under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program . For eligible employees with qualifying federal student loans, PSLF may forgive the remaining balance of Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for an eligible public service employer. For therapists and other healthcare professionals carrying significant student loan debt, this can make a career with Legacy even more valuable. You can build your career, serve patients and communities, and potentially make meaningful progress toward student loan forgiveness at the same time. Your work should provide more than a paycheck—it should help build your future. PSLF eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Education and depends on the employee's loan type, repayment plan, qualifying payments, employment status, and employer eligibility. Employees should verify their individual eligibility through StudentAid.gov. Desirable Monday-Friday schedule with no weekend or holiday requirements 401(k) Medical/dental/vision/prescription/pet insurance Paid time off (PTO) with rollover and buyout options at year's end Company-paid group life Flex spending account Voluntary life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance Licensure reimbursement Company-provided CEUs and unlimited online CEUs for full-time employees Career advancement opportunities