Physical Therapist- Full-time- New Graduate
Listed compensation
$41.6-$56/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Select Medical Rehabilitation - Orlando Central ARU as a Physical Therapist – New Grad, $15K Sign-On in Orlando, Florida, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $41.60 - $56.00/hr.
- Signing bonus: $15,000.
- Extensive Orientation Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- CEU Credits
- Clinical Ladder Program (up to $4,000/year)
- Student Debt Benefit Program ($300/month)
- Comprehensive Medical/RX
- Health, Vision, Dental Plans
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Select Medical Rehabilitation - Orlando Central ARU in Orlando, Florida, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will perform systematic patient assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and conduct therapy regimens for patients with various medical conditions. They are also responsible for supervising assistants and students, participating in discharge planning, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist and possess or obtain BLS certification within 90 days. The role is suitable for new graduates and requires a commitment to providing exceptional care in an acute rehabilitation setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (244 salary observations; 744 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (4,981 salary observations; 11,236 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$102k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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- Includes weekends