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Ocala Oaks Rehab
Ocala, Florida

Physical Therapist - Full Time

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Skilled Nursing

Ocala, FL | Full‑Time | Growth‑Focused

Are you a Physical Therapist who enjoys working with the geriatric population and wants a supportive team with real opportunities for long‑term growth?

We are seeking a PT who values patient relationships, clinical excellence, and collaboration within a positive skilled nursing environment.

Why Join Our Team?

We know not all skilled nursing facilities are the same. Our building has undergone positive leadership changes, and we are actively building a strong, supportive therapy culture.

You’ll Enjoy

  • Collaborative, team‑oriented work environment
  • Leadership that values therapy and clinician growth
  • A team that works hard and genuinely enjoys working together

Clinical Growth & Development

We invest in our clinicians and provide tools to support success:

  • CEU reimbursement and specialty certification support

(lymphedema, wound care, vestibular rehab, and more)

  • Access to advanced technology: Omniflow, OmniVR, Vaporox VHT
  • Opportunities to develop and lead specialty programs
  • Ongoing mentorship and professional development

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive, industry‑leading pay
  • Flexible schedules to support work/life balance
  • Annual performance reviews with growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package

(medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance, etc.)

  • PTO accrual + 6 paid holidays
  • Outpatient program opportunities

Who This Role Is a Great FIT For

  • PTs who enjoy working with older adults and complex conditions
  • Clinicians who value relationships over high‑volume turnover
  • Professionals seeking a long‑term career with growth potential

Learn More Before Applying

Want to get to know us first? We offer an optional, informal meet‑and‑greet with our therapy team so you can learn about our culture before interviewing.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
  • Active Florida Physical Therapy license

If you’re interested in enhancing residents’ lives and being part of a team that is actively improving and growing, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more about Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Requirements here:

info.flclearinghouse.com

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
  • One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
  • Current license to practice Physical

Therapy issued by the State.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESMay provide onsite supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, and provisional physical therapists per state practice guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTShift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds.

Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable, law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTSParticipates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

Agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

Key Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services to geriatric patients within a skilled nursing facility environment. Supervise physical therapist assistants, rehab aides, and provisional physical therapists while ensuring clinical excellence and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Geriatric careLymphedema managementVestibular rehabilitationPatient assessmentClinical documentationPatient supervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (587 salary observations; 3,663 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,442 salary observations; 64,443 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 $93k (middle half $85k–$120k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$91k median in Florida$94k nationally (−3%)587 state / 12,442 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,362 active21,341 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,474 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

41 jobs · 31 employers
14
<$110k
14
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Physical Therapist, PT, Flexible FT Weekday ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Port St. Lucie, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
#4

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$70-$75/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

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

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About Ocala Oaks Rehab

Benefits & Perks

CEU reimbursement
Specialty certification support
Medical, dental, vision
Company-paid life insurance
PTO accrual
6 paid holidays
Flexible schedules

Living in Ocala

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,584/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.2
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 · Ocala, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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