Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$38-$43/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
About the Role
John Goetze Physical Therapy in Jacksonville, FL is looking for a passionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join their dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while growing your career in a supportive clinical environment. We are growing and looking to take on an additional full time staff member.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
- Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and rehabilitative techniques
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and injury prevention
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
- Provide post-surgical, orthopedic, neurological, or sports rehabilitation as needed
Requirements
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's degree from an accredited program
- Active Florida Physical Therapy license or eligibility to obtain licensure
- Experience in outpatient orthopedic or sports rehabilitation preferred
- Excellent communication and patient-centered interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative care team
- CPR/BLS certification required or ability to obtain prior to start
About Us
John Goetze Physical Therapy has built a trusted reputation in Jacksonville, FL for delivering high-quality, personalized physical therapy care to the local community. Patients choose us for our hands-on approach, individualized attention, and commitment to achieving real, lasting results. Our team thrives in a close-knit, patient-focused environment where every clinician is valued and supported. We are PT owned, PT operated local business.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (473 salary observations; 3,071 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,353 salary observations; 54,868 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 ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$84k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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