Physical Therapist – Inpatient Rehab (Stroke/Brain Injury)
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday
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Job Description
Position Summary
Where You’ll Work (and Why You’ll Love It!)
Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute offers comprehensive CARF-accredited inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs for adults, adolescents and children, with specialty programs in stroke, spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation.
A dedicated 54-bed rehabilitation hospital provides post-acute care for patients requiring medical and intensive rehabilitative therapies covering a full range of orthopedic and neurological conditions.
The facility has all-private rooms, three therapy gyms outfitted with the latest technology (e. g., weight-assisted treadmill, robotics for training in arm/hand coordination and walking, and communication-assistance technology), a simulated apartment, and an expansive outdoor space for additional therapeutic activity.
Outpatient centers feature interdisciplinary teams working together to help each patient meet their individual rehabilitation goals and achieve the highest possible level of independence.
A Day in YOUR Life as a Physical Therapist
As a Physical Therapist, you will provide services that restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities for patients with injuries or disease. You will work closely with patients to promote fitness and wellness for healthier, more active lifestyles. This position supplements weekend staffing.
Location: Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute
1300 Hempel Ave, Ocoee, FL
Location: Tuesday - Saturday
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Integrate treatment plans with continuum of care and set measurable goals.
- Demonstrate competency in equipment use and safety precautions.
- Re-evaluate and modify treatment plans as needed.
- Ensure accurate documentation and billing.
- Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and State Practice Act.
Required Qualifications
Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved physical therapy program.
Licensure/Certification
- Current Florida Physical Therapist license (temporary permit acceptable).
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers
Experience
No prior experience required
Benefits Beyond the Expected
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
Orlando Health Team Members Enjoy
- Benefits that begin on Day 1
- Four (4) weeks paid parental leave
- Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program
Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment Programs
The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us!
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree or higher from an approved physical therapy program. Must hold a current Florida Physical Therapist license and BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (543 salary observations; 3,837 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,670 salary observations; 64,203 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $88k (middle half $86k–$98k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $91k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−3%)543 state / 11,670 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,380 active | 21,979 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Florida physical therapist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,887 in the last 30 days | 4,353 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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