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Preferred Care Home Health
Cape Coral, Florida

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

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FULL-TIME PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) – HOME HEALTH

Preferred Care Home Health is seeking a motivated and compassionate Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team!

Since 2004, Preferred Care has been committed to providing exceptional patient care while supporting the clinicians who make it possible. We offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping patients improve mobility, regain independence, and remain safely in their homes.

Responsibilities

  • Perform physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide skilled therapy services in accordance with physician orders and patient care plans.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety, and appropriate use of assistive equipment.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Communicate patient progress and changes in condition to physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Provide clinical supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs).
  • Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Active Florida Physical Therapist license in good standing.
  • Home health experience preferred, but not required.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
  • Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
  • Professional growth and development opportunities

Why Preferred Care?

At Preferred Care Home Health, we believe great patient care starts with supporting great clinicians. Join a team that values your expertise, encourages professional growth, and is committed to delivering quality care in the home health setting.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Preferred Care Home Health!

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationMobility assessmentHome health care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (620 salary observations; 3,744 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $91k (middle half $76k–$104k)981 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$91k median in Florida$94k nationally (−3%)620 state / 12,992 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,393 active21,858 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,752 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 29 employers
12
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
8
$120k-135k
8
$135k-150k
6
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 29 employers
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist, PT, Flexible FT Weekday ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Port St. Lucie, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Augusta, Georgia

$75/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$75/hr
#4

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Living in Cape Coral

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$334k
Typical market rent
$1,953/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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