Functional Pathways logo
Functional Pathways
Fort Myers, Florida

Full-time Physical Therapist Home Health - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Shell Point Retirement Community - Fort Myers, FL 33908Position Type: Full TimeFunctional Pathways is proud to be the therapy provider for Shell Point Retirement Community in beautiful Fort Myers, FL — the largest Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in the nation!

We’re currently hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team. This is your opportunity to be part of something truly exceptional. Inpatient and outpatient opportunities are available.

Offering a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* Shell Point offers state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities, a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and a vibrant, engaged resident population.

Located in sunny Fort Myers — known for its stunning Gulf Coast beaches, warm weather year-round, and welcoming community — this is more than just a job; it’s a lifestyle. Come grow with us at Shell Point. Apply today!

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate in physical therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, and clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.

Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position. #URG1

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, re-evaluating, creating discharge plans, and revising established plans of care under physician supervision. This role involves providing therapy services within the Shell Point Retirement Community setting.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate in physical therapy from an accredited program and hold the required state certification and licensure. Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills are necessary, along with the ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Organizational SkillsWritten Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 74% 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).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 28 employers

17
<$110k
11
$110k-130k
5
$130k-150k
5
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistContract

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForceContract

VUMC · Nashville, Tennessee

$75/hr
#3

Physical Therapist

$65-$75/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Fort Myers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,745/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

Functional Pathways logo

About Functional Pathways

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus