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Sanibel, Florida

Hiring Physical Therapist – Student Loan Repayment Plans

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85K–$100K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Sanibel is proud to have served our community for over 25 years, and we are committed to providing each person who walks in our door with an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment.

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers are a nationwide group of over 500 independently owned physical therapy clinics, with a focus on orthopedic and vestibular rehabilitation.

Our people are our greatest asset – we hire therapists who are professional and enthusiastically embrace advances in research, technology, science, and healthcare. Our teams enjoy an intimate and forward-thinking working environment, as well as unique and exciting possibilities for personal and professional growth.

If you want to be the best at what you do and be rewarded for it, you have found the right place!

FYZICAL Sanibel is hiring a Full-Time Physical Therapist to join our team of professionals. Our mission goes far beyond offering patients a better life through treatment.

We believe that when employees are treated with dignity and compensated not just fairly but competitively, an environment of care and compassion is fostered, and we can truly operate as a team and not just another doctor's office.

Any licensed Physical Therapist with a dedication to helping others is welcome to apply – our goal is to develop a team of high-performing, compassionate, and collaborative therapists.

Join us in our mission to help patients achieve their maximum potential of health and wellbeing. Apply today!

What We Offer

  • PTO including vacation and holidays
  • Continuing Education allowance if applicable
  • Competitive salary and customized benefits package
  • Opportunities for financial growth and student loan repayment
  • Toll Reimbursement
  • Room for Advancement & Growth
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership
  • Valuable on-the-job training
  • Mentorship and education in advanced clinical skills and leadership
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • The chance to be a part of a dedicated team in a thriving community
  • Be part of the nationwide network of clinics in the FYZICAL community

Primary Responsibilities Include

  • Perform new-patient evaluations/exams
  • Diagnose patients; evaluate physical activity limitations
  • Provide high-quality outpatient orthopedic and balance therapy services
  • Develop personalized treatment plans to meet patient goals and needs
  • Collaborate with other staff, referral sources, and clients
  • Create a plan that sets a goal and completion date
  • Equip patients with PT intervention techniques/exercises, track progress
  • Provide education to patients and their families on techniques for the continuation of care
  • Prescribe intervention techniques and exercises
  • Measure and track intervention effectiveness
  • Other duties as assigned

Successful Candidates Must Have:

  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Florida
  • Experience in orthopedic and balance therapy preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
  • Passion for patient-centered care and rehabilitation
  • Ability to work efficiently & effectively in an autonomous environment
  • Must be self-motivated with a willingness to learn and help coworkers when necessary
  • Positive and empathetic attitude, willingness to help patients in pain
  • Team player who can work in harmony with others

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform new-patient evaluations, diagnose physical limitations, and provide high-quality outpatient orthopedic and balance therapy services. They are responsible for developing personalized treatment plans, tracking patient progress, and collaborating with staff and families to ensure effective care.

Requirements

Successful candidates must be a licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Florida with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in orthopedic and balance therapy is preferred, along with a commitment to continuous learning and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic RehabilitationPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClinical DiagnosisPatient EducationTeamwork

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (600 salary observations; 3,655 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,701 salary observations; 62,832 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)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapyranked against 21,535 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$85k–$100kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $85k–$105k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$90k median in Florida$94k nationally (−4%)600 state / 12,701 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$89k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,364 active21,588 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 42% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentFlorida Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,942 in the last 30 days4,573 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,535 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hiring Physical Therapist – Student Loan Repayment Plans at Talentuition a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,535 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$93k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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11
<$105k
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$105k-120k
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$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
13% this job
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,535 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

PTO including vacation and holidays
Continuing Education allowance
Competitive salary
Customized benefits package
Student loan repayment
Toll reimbursement
Room for advancement
Professional development

Living in Sanibel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M≈ 11.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$811/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.