Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Acute Care
Our Benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Up to $10,000 student loan repayment
- Paid time off PTO
- Sunny Naples, Florida
Shift: * Full-Time
- Days
Physicians Regional Pine Ridge
- 177-bed Acute Care Hospital – All private rooms with 24-hour ER, outpatient radiology, and full medical/surgical services
- High-volume Robotic Surgery, Heart Center (Open Heart/Structural), Comprehensive Stroke, and Orthopedic/Spine excellence
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation for children and adults as prescribed by a referring physician. This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.
Essential Functions
- Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans across diverse patient populations.
- Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
- Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
- Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
- Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
- Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
- Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
- Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
- Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
- 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, therapeutic techniques, and safety standards.
- Ability to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop effective treatment plans.
- Proficiency in using therapy equipment and technology for documentation and billing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
- Commitment to professional development and adherence to ethical and legal standards.
Licenses and Certifications
- PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
- BLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist evaluates and administers therapeutic procedures for children and adults in an acute care setting. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 64% 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)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Community Health Systems Professional Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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