Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$77k-$92k
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Job Description
Physical Therapist – Outpatient (Full-Time)
Locations: Lake Wales, FLSchedule: Monday–FridaySalary: Starting at $77,000+ annually. Starting salary based on experienceIncentives: $20,000 sign‑on bonus and $350/month ongoing student loan repayment
Select Physical Therapy is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative clinical team treating a diverse patient population with specialties including vestibular rehabilitation, sports medicine, and fall prevention. You will work collaboratively with a team consisting of 1.25 Physical Therapists and 1 PTA in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
Both new graduates and experienced therapists are encouraged to apply. As part of the nation’s largest outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation provider, clinicians receive access to mentorship, professional development programs and career advancement resources.
If you are looking to grow your career in a supportive outpatient environment, apply today.
Responsibilities
Complete and maintain all corporate and clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations
- Evaluate, treat, direct, and document treatment for patients
- Maintain open and respectful communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, family members and third-party payors
- Attend/participate in center meetings as directed by the center manager
Qualifications
- Graduate from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited PT school
- Valid State Physical Therapist License
- CPR certification
- Additional Data
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection
- Relocation assistance available!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (521 salary observations; 3,445 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,783 salary observations; 58,901 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 22,001 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Florida vs national | $90k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−4%)521 state / 10,783 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,389 active | 21,718 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on · loan repayment | Florida Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,449 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Select Physical Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,001 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$85k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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