Physical Therapist (PT) - LTAC
Compensation
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Job Description
Facility Name: Kindred Hospital South FL - Fort Lauderdale
Schedule: Full Time
Your Experience Matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Physical Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Physical Therapist Who Excels in This Role
- Conduct physical therapy assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Provide direct patient care to restore strength, mobility, and function.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs.
- Document treatment sessions and patient outcomes accurately.
- Collaborate with rehab teams and participate in discharge planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Why Join Us…
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What We’re Looking For…
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state of FL
- Current CPR certification
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Fomeika Ingram by emailing at fomeika.ingram@lifepointhealth.net.
EEOC Statement
“Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide direct patient care to restore strength and mobility. They will also educate patients on home exercise programs and collaborate with the rehabilitation team on discharge planning.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program and possess a current, unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state of Florida. Additionally, a current CPR certification and strong organizational and communication skills are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (741 salary observations; 3,378 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $89k (middle half $76k–$104k)975 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $90k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−4%)741 state / 15,227 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,421 active | 21,948 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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