Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

Production pay · no annual figure stated

$75 - $85/visit

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

in Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, FL

Experience a therapy career that caters to your schedule and makes every day an adventure. As a Home Health PT, work-life balance is yours to enjoy and no two days are ever alike. You’ll get to know your patients personally and have a full view of the environment and obstacles they are navigating.

Since 1966, Interim HealthCare® has been a trusted provider of home health therapy and an employer of choice to PTs nationwide. We are committed to helping patients regain their strength so they can live their best life. If you share our passion, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Physical Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:

  • PT Eval $85/visit PT Follow up $75/visit
  • 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
  • Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
  • Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
  • Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

  • Provide home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength and functionality due to an illness or injury
  • Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT and SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals
  • Observe movements, conduct assessments, document progress and modify care plan as needed
  • Assist patient with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility
  • Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises and self-care
  • Coach family on the plan of care, therapy goals and safely assisting with exercises

A Few Must-haves for Home Health Physical Therapists

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and active PT license in Florida
  • Minimum of 2 years of physical therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
  • CPR certification and Clear L2 background screening
  • Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
  • Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapists (PTs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of PTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

Provide home-based physical therapy to patients to improve mobility, strength, and functionality. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary home health team to document progress and educate patients and families on care plans.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist program and an active Florida PT license. Candidates must have at least 2 years of physical therapy experience and a valid CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningMobility trainingPain managementPatient educationClinical judgmentDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (640 salary observations; 3,778 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,565 salary observations; 64,931 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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in physical therapyranked against 21,928 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Florida vs national$91k median in Florida$94k nationally (−3%)640 state / 13,565 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,408 active21,944 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,479 in the last 30 days4,652 the 30 days before (+61%)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 (21,928 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 Physical Therapist (PT) at Interim HealthCare of Fort Myers, FL a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,928 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 32 employers
12
<$105k
8
$105k-120k
9
$120k-135k
7
$135k-150k
6
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
#2

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$75/hr
#3

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$70-$75/hr
#4

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$70-$73/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,928 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Interim HealthCare of Fort Myers, FL

Hospitals and Health Care
Sunrise, FL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible assignments
Autonomy and work-life balance
Online training and CEU opportunities
Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios

Living in Fort Myers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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