Pays $65k-$100k — Physical Therapist market median is ~$100k (11 jobs)
Physical Therapist | New Grads Welcome | $65K–$100K
About the Role
Full-time outpatient PT in Gainesville, FL. $65K-$100K. New grads welcome. On-site.
Join Purple Cow Recruiting as a Physical Therapist – New Grads Welcome, $65K-$100K in Gainesville, Florida. Physical Therapist | New Grads Welcome | $65K–$100K Gainesville, FL | On-Site | Full-Time Yanny Almanzar Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing Call or Text: 929-523-6975 Email: Yanny@heartlinestaffing. com Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying?
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $65K - $100K
- $65,000–$100,000 annual salary range.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join Purple Cow Recruiting as a Physical Therapist – New Grads Welcome, $65K-$100K.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist evaluates patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans to restore mobility and reduce pain. They also monitor patient progress, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a state-issued Physical Therapist license and be a graduate of a vocational school. Additionally, they must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of their start date.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (745 salary observations; 2,599 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (19,903 salary observations; 45,283 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 245 active listings.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 11 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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