Outpatient Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 8.2 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$47.71-$56.13/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart!

Join the team at Westminster Bradenton, a 5 Star, beautiful life plan community located near downtown Bradenton. Currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated individual to fill our Full-Time Out-Patient Physical Therapist position.

May supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapist Aides, Rehab Techs and/or Rehab Aides and students involved in the Program. Must be currently licensed in the state of Florida as a Physical Therapist and have at least one year of experience, preferably in a long-term care setting. EOE, DFWP "We honor those who served".

Why Work for Us?

  • Competitive Hourly Wage
  • Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b
  • Generous Paid Time Off Plan
  • Work Alongside Industry Experts That Take Pride in Their Work
  • Supportive Management Team That Put Employees First
  • Warm and Friendly Work Environment
  • Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility Conveniently Located Near Downtown Bradenton
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Plenty of Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

Provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participate in the clinical team process. Provide teaching and training to care giver staff. Involvement with the clinical program development. Supervises other licensed therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

Essential Job Functions

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.

1. Evaluate and treat physical conditions in order to restore functions and improve mobility as indicated and ordered by MD. Design and carry out Care Plan.

2. Conduct assessment and screens to determine the need for therapy. Provide treatment modalities including electrical stimulation, hot/cold packs and therapeutic massage.

3. Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including updating information in the system.

4. Perform Resident Home Assessments as part of the discharge process.

5. Perform Resident’s screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy.

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employees; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in this description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

Essential Qualifications

Education: Must be currently licensed in the State of Florida as a Physical Therapist.

Experience and Basic Knowledge

One year of long-term care desirable. Med-surg, Home Health experience helpful.

Also, working with the handicapped or developmentally disabled, or older adults preferred.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @WestminsterCareers and on LinkedIn to learn more about our company culture and what it is like to work here.

Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

We provide drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at info.flclearinghouse.com.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment, and consultation for a general rehabilitation caseload while participating in the clinical team process. This position also includes providing teaching and training to caregiver staff and involvement in clinical program development.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Florida and possess at least one year of experience, preferably in a long-term care setting. Experience with Med-surg, Home Health, or working with the handicapped/older adults is helpful.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentSupervision

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (720 salary observations; 3,226 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 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)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 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 Outpatient Physical Therapist at Westminster Communities of Florida a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,389 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$108k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 21 employers

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$105k-120k
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4
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
79%
Sign-on bonus
68%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bradenton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,782/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Hourly Wage
Comprehensive Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 403b
Generous Paid Time Off Plan
Work Alongside Industry Experts
Supportive Management Team
Warm and Friendly Work Environment
Beautiful, Well-Maintained Facility
Flexible Schedule