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Winter Haven, Florida

NOW HIRING: Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health

Physical TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$70+/visit

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Job Description

  • NOW HIRING: Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health
  • UPLIFT HOMECARE, LLC | Winter Haven, FL & Surrounding Areas
  • $70 and up Per Visit | PRN / Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling

Looking for a home health opportunity where your clinical expertise is valued, your schedule has flexibility, and your work makes a meaningful difference?

Uplift HomeCare is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to serve patients throughout Winter Haven and surrounding communities!

We provide compassionate, personalized in-home care that helps seniors and veterans improve mobility, regain function, maintain independence, and remain safe in their homes.

At Uplift HomeCare, we believe great patient care starts with supporting the clinicians who provide it. Join a team that values your expertise, respects your independence, and understands the importance of work-life balance.

Why Join Uplift HomeCare?

  • Competitive compensation: $70 and up per visit
  • PRN and part-time opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling based on patient needs and availability
  • One-on-one patient care in the home
  • Supportive clinical leadership and management
  • Independence in the field
  • Meaningful work focused on patient mobility and functional outcomes
  • Opportunities for additional visits as patient needs allow

What You’ll Do

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you’ll evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide skilled therapy to improve mobility, function, and quality of life.

Responsibilities Include

  • Evaluate patients’ physical abilities, functional limitations, mobility, and rehabilitation needs.
  • Develop and revise individualized treatment plans and measurable therapy goals.
  • Provide skilled therapeutic exercises, interventions, and appropriate modalities to improve strength, balance, mobility, and functional independence.
  • Perform required assessments and reevaluations and monitor patient progress.
  • Identify safety concerns, fall risks, and appropriate mobility aids or durable medical equipment.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safe mobility, fall prevention, and home safety.

Communicate patient progress, changes in condition, and treatment recommendations to physicians and the clinical team.

Coordinate care with nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.

Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including required OASIS documentation when applicable.

Participate in care conferences and other clinical activities as needed.

Qualifications

  • Active Florida Physical Therapist license.
  • Minimum of two years of PT experience preferred.
  • At least one year of OASIS experience required.
  • AHCA Level II background screening.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
  • Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.
  • Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused approach.
  • Experience with geriatric or medically complex patients preferred.

Flexible Scheduling That Works for You

We understand that flexibility matters. Our PRN and part-time opportunities allow you to discuss your availability and accept assignments based on your schedule, service area, and patient needs.

Whether you’re looking to supplement your current workload or build a part-time caseload, Uplift HomeCare offers the opportunity to provide meaningful care while maintaining flexibility.

Join a Team That Values Your Expertise

Uplift HomeCare is committed to helping patients receive quality care in the comfort of their homes while creating a supportive environment for healthcare professionals.

If you’re a Physical Therapist who values clinical independence, meaningful patient relationships, and a supportive team, we encourage you to apply.

Make a difference in your community with Uplift HomeCare!

How to Apply

  • Apply through Indeed or contact our office for more information.
  • Call or Text: 813-789-6157

Uplift Homecare, LLC

Veteran Owned

  • Compassionate Care at Home

Uplift HomeCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide skilled therapy to improve mobility and functional independence in a home setting. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, educating caregivers, and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyHome health carePatient assessmentTreatment planningMobility trainingGeriatric careInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationSafety assessmentCare coordination

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 41 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 29% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (738 salary observations; 3,356 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Florida vs national$90k median in Florida$94k nationally (−4%)738 state / 15,149 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,432 active21,894 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 7% remote · 29% no call · 63% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Uplift Homecaresilver tier, 79/100Top Employers work-life index10 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 15 employers
6
<$100k
9
$100k-120k
0
$120k-140k
6
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
86%
401k / retirement match
71%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · Remote - Nationwide

$80-$110/hr
#2

Home Health Physical TherapistPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Juan Capistrano, California

$80-$110/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT) – PRN

$70-$100/hr
#4

Home Care Physical Therapist- Independent Contractor (Union County)

$74-$95/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,942 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Winter Haven

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,698/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.