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Nokomis, Florida

Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN Home Health Visits | Nokomis, Le

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Matrix Home Care is seeking experienced and compassionate Physical Therapists (PTs) for PRN home health visits in Nokomis, Lehigh Acres, and Arcadia, FL. This position is ideal for clinicians who enjoy providing individualized care in the patient’s home and are comfortable working independently while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, provide skilled therapy services, educate patients and caregivers, and document care in accordance with agency, state, and federal home health requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Complete physical therapy evaluations and follow-up visits in the patient’s home
  • Assess mobility, strength, balance, gait, safety, functional limitations, and home environment needs
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and goals based on patient condition and physician orders

Provide skilled therapy interventions to improve mobility, endurance, strength, coordination, safety, and independence

Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, transfer techniques, fall prevention, adaptive equipment, and safety precautions

  • Monitor patient progress and update treatment plans as appropriate
  • Communicate changes in condition, progress, and recommendations to the care team and physician as needed
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with home health standards and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain compliance with agency policies, AHCA requirements, and applicable Florida home health regulations

Requirements

  • Active Florida Physical Therapist license
  • Prior home health experience preferred
  • Current CPR/BLS certification preferred
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
  • Strong assessment, documentation, time management, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in the home setting
  • Comfortable traveling within assigned service areas

Under Florida law, this role is subject to background screening per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, including fingerprinting and review for eligibility before employment.

More info: info.flclearinghouse.com.

Benefits

  • PRN / flexible scheduling
  • Competitive per-visit rates
  • Weekly pay
  • Direct deposit
  • Supportive clinical and administrative team
  • Opportunity to accept visits based on your availability
  • One-on-one patient care in the home setting
  • Opportunity to grow with Matrix Home Care

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationMobility AssessmentGait TrainingCaregiver Education

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (720 salary observations; 3,226 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN Home Health Visits | Nokomis, Lehigh Acres, Arcadia, FL at Matrix Home Care a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,389 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 30 employers

18
<$110k
11
$110k-130k
7
$130k-150k
5
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
81%
Sign-on bonus
49%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
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$65-$75/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForce

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Nokomis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$537k
Typical market rent
$2,143/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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