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Gotham Enterprises
Fort Pierce, Florida

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 9.3 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$88K - $95K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 2mo ago

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

Patient EvaluationTreatment Planning

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.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 18 employers

11
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
83%
Sign-on bonus
75%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$90k-$140k
#2

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$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

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$80k-$135k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 9.3
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Fort Pierce

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$305k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,980/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.2
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 · Port St. Lucie, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Gotham Enterprises

Hospitals and Health Care
Wilmington, DE
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
3 Weeks Paid Time Off