Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$88K - $95K
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Physical Therapist
Fort Pierce, FL | $88K–$95K/year + Full Benefits
A Fort Pierce orthopedic physical therapy office is hiring an experienced Physical Therapist for a full-time weekday position.
The work is centered on helping patients regain function after injury, surgery, or musculoskeletal problems that affect how they move. You’ll evaluate each patient, establish measurable goals, provide treatment, and follow their progress throughout the rehabilitation process.
The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, with an expected pace of around 1–2 patients per hour.
- What You’ll Handle
- Evaluate new patients and identify functional limitations
- Establish realistic short- and long-term rehabilitation goals
- Build treatment programs for orthopedic outpatient cases
- Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and functional activities
- Reassess patients throughout their plan of care
- Modify interventions based on progress and clinical response
- Teach home programs and practical strategies for continued improvement
- Record evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge information
- An active Physical Therapist license in Florida
- A DPT or MSPT degree
- Prior experience working in an outpatient physical therapy setting
- Familiarity with orthopedic rehabilitation
- Strong clinical reasoning and patient communication skills
Compensation and Benefits
- $88,000–$95,000 annually, plus:
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
Full Benefits Package
Looking for a steady outpatient schedule where your PT experience can be put to good use? Consider making Fort Pierce your next professional move.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate patients, establish rehabilitation goals, and provide treatment programs for orthopedic outpatient cases. They are also responsible for monitoring patient progress, modifying interventions, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Physical Therapist license in Florida and possess a DPT or MSPT degree. Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting and familiarity with orthopedic rehabilitation are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (725 salary observations; 3,273 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Gotham Enterprises holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 601 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Gotham Enterprises a 9.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$92k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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