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Ocala Oaks Rehab
Ocala, Florida

Physical Therapist - Full Time

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Skilled Nursing

Ocala, FL | Full‑Time | Growth‑Focused

Are you a Physical Therapist who enjoys working with the geriatric population and wants a supportive team with real opportunities for long‑term growth?

We are seeking a PT who values patient relationships, clinical excellence, and collaboration within a positive skilled nursing environment.

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Why Join Our Team?

We know not all skilled nursing facilities are the same. Our building has undergone positive leadership changes, and we are actively building a strong, supportive therapy culture.

You’ll Enjoy

  • Collaborative, team‑oriented work environment
  • Leadership that values therapy and clinician growth
  • A team that works hard and genuinely enjoys working together

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Clinical Growth & Development

We invest in our clinicians and provide tools to support success:

  • CEU reimbursement and specialty certification support

(lymphedema, wound care, vestibular rehab, and more)

  • Access to advanced technology: Omniflow, OmniVR, Vaporox VHT
  • Opportunities to develop and lead specialty programs
  • Ongoing mentorship and professional development

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Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive, industry‑leading pay
  • Flexible schedules to support work/life balance
  • Annual performance reviews with growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package

(medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance, etc.)

  • PTO accrual + 6 paid holidays
  • Outpatient program opportunities

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Who This Role Is a Great FIT For

  • PTs who enjoy working with older adults and complex conditions
  • Clinicians who value relationships over high‑volume turnover
  • Professionals seeking a long‑term career with growth potential

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Learn More Before Applying

Want to get to know us first? We offer an optional, informal meet‑and‑greet with our therapy team so you can learn about our culture before interviewing.

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Qualifications

  • Doctorate, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
  • Active Florida Physical Therapy license

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If you’re interested in enhancing residents’ lives and being part of a team that is actively improving and growing, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more about Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Requirements here:

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
  • One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.
  • Current license to practice Physical

Therapy issued by the State.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESMay provide onsite supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, and provisional physical therapists per state practice guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTShift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds.

Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable, law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTSParticipates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

Agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality physical therapy services to geriatric patients within a skilled nursing environment. Supervise physical therapist assistants and rehab aides while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Geriatric careLymphedema therapyVestibular rehabilitationPatient assessmentClinical documentationPatient care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (153 salary observations; 678 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (3,675 salary observations; 11,978 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 24 employers

11
<$100k
7
$100k-110k
7
$110k-120k
6
$120k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
68%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist- Home Care

Carilion Clinic · Rocky Mount, Virginia

$39-$62.4/hr
#2

Physical Therapist- Homecare

Carilion Clinic · Radford, Virginia

$39-$62.4/hr
#3

Director District of Operations (Physical Therapist)-Tampa East

$100k-$125k
#4

Director District of Operations (Physical Therapist)-Tampa East

$100k-$125k
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ocala

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,575/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.2
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 · Ocala, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

CEU reimbursement
Specialty certification support
Medical, dental, vision
Company-paid life insurance
PTO accrual
6 paid holidays
Flexible schedules
Annual performance reviews