NOW HIRING: Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health
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Job Description
NOW HIRING: Physical Therapist (PT) – Home Health
Field-Based Position — Not Remote
- Winter Haven, Florida & Surrounding Areas
- PRN / Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling | Competitive Pay
- Make a Difference With Uplift HomeCare!
At Uplift HomeCare, we believe therapists deserve a supportive team that values their expertise, respects their time, and provides the resources they need to succeed. We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to provide quality in-home therapy services to patients throughout Winter Haven and surrounding areas.
If you are passionate about helping seniors and Veterans improve their mobility, regain independence, and remain safe in the comfort of their own homes, we invite you to join our team!
Why Join Uplift HomeCare?
- Flexible scheduling with PRN and part-time opportunities
- Supportive management and clinical leadership
- Meaningful work that improves patients' mobility and quality of life
- A team dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care
- Streamlined electronic documentation and onboarding
- The opportunity to help patients regain function and independence at home
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' physical abilities, mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and functional limitations.
- Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on patient needs and established goals.
- Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and mobility interventions.
- Assess patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention, safe mobility, and proper use of assistive devices.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Complete physical therapy evaluations, reassessments, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation accurately and on time.
Maintain compliance with applicable Medicare requirements, Florida regulations, infection-control standards, HIPAA guidelines, and agency policies.
Help patients achieve their highest possible level of function while promoting safety, dignity, and independence.
Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted Florida Physical Therapist (PT) license.
- Home health experience preferred; requirements may vary by assignment.
- Experience with Medicare home health documentation and OASIS-related processes preferred, where applicable.
- Experience with Axxess or another home health electronic medical record (EMR) system is a plus.
- Current CPR certification.
- AHCA Level II background screening, as required.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the healthcare team.
- A commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care.
- Join a Team That Cares!
At Uplift HomeCare, we recognize the important role physical therapists play in helping patients recover, improve mobility, prevent falls, and maintain their independence. If you are looking for a flexible opportunity with a team that values your expertise and dedication, we would love to hear from you!
Ready to Apply?
- Call Uplift HomeCare at 813-789-6157 to learn more about this opportunity!
- Uplift HomeCare, LLC
- Veteran Owned
- Compassionate Care at Home
Serving Polk, Hillsborough, and Pasco Counties
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (643 salary observations; 3,530 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,279 salary observations; 60,551 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Florida vs national | $90k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−4%)643 state / 13,279 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,405 active | 21,947 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 52% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Uplift Homecare | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index10 active 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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