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Pinnacle Home Care
Bartow, Florida

Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Now Hiring: Physical Therapist (PT) PRN

Service Area: Hardee County

Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most – at home.

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest independent Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we’re looking for Physical Therapists to join our award-winning team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, including OASIS evaluation and documentation.
  • Develop and implement tailored treatment plans in consultation with physicians and clinicians, adjusting as needed.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Provide education and support to patients and families/caregivers on therapy programs.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the physician.
  • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with agency policies and state regulations.
  • Participate in in-services, case conferences, and meetings to promote coordinated care with healthcare team members.
  • Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for additional services and make appropriate referrals.
  • Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.
  • Communicate patient progress and changes with physicians and care teams.
  • Document all visits and progress notes on the same day of service.

Qualifications

  • Must have a current PT license (state-specific).
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Valid BLS certification.
  • Minimum one year of PT experience (home health experience preferred).
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
  • Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
  • Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
  • Engage in physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting or turning of patients.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records is a plus.

Benefits

  • Why Choose Pinnacle?
  • Personalized, One-on-One Care: Help patients heal and regain their independence by delivering individualized care in the comfort of their homes.
  • Growth & Stability: Over two decades as Florida’s largest independent home health agency.
  • Ongoing Professional Development: Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
  • Competitive Benefits & Perks: Including an employee referral program where you can earn rewards.
  • Recognized Excellence: Ranked as a USA Today Top Workplace.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a schedule that aligns with your personal priorities.

Supportive & Fun Culture: Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.

Pinnacle promotes an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Be part of a company that empowers clinicians to make a difference in the lives of over 10,000 patients across Florida every day. Apply now!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationSupervision of physical therapy assistants

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (576 salary observations; 3,521 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,410 salary observations; 61,614 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 $90k (middle half $76k–$104k)976 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$91k median in Florida$94k nationally (−3%)576 state / 12,410 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,382 active21,576 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 58% 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 listings7,740 in the last 30 days4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)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 contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 27 employers
11
<$105k
11
$105k-125k
4
$125k-145k
8
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Augusta, Georgia

$75/hr
#2

Physical Therapist (PT)

Healthpro Heritage · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

$70-$75/hr
#3

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
+ 33 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 21,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pinnacle Home Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Oldsmar, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Employee referral program
Flexible scheduling

Living in Bartow

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$261k
Typical market rent
$1,785/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
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 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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