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Physical Therapist | UF Health Gainesville Homecare | Full-Time | Days

Physical TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Deliver skilled physical therapy services in accordance with the Florida Practice Act and professional standards

  • Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Establish measurable goals and track functional progress
  • Educate patients and caregivers to promote safety and independence
  • Supervise and support Physical Therapy Assistants (if assigned)
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams

You will practice with clinical autonomy while being supported by the Director of Rehab and a collaborative homecare team.

Must successfully pass an AHCA Level 2 screening for this position.

info.flclearinghouse.com

Responsibilities

Are you a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist who thrives in an independent setting? Join Shands HomeCare and deliver one-on-one, patient-centered therapy in the place patients feel most comfortable — their home.

This is more than a job. It’s the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, restore independence, and see the direct impact of your care every single day.

  • Full-Time Day Schedule – Consistent hours, no nights
  • Autonomy & Flexibility – Manage your daily patient schedule
  • One-on-One Patient Care – No double-booking
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, retirement)
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Supportive Leadership & Rehab Team Collaboration
  • Career Growth within a Respected Healthcare System
  • Mission-Driven Culture Focused on Quality & Outcomes

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate)

  • Current Florida Physical Therapist license (in good standing)
  • Home health experience preferred
  • Must successfully pass AHCA Level 2 background screening
  • Frequent driver (daily travel required; mileage reimbursement provided)
  • Valid Florida Driver’s License

This position requires regular travel to patient homes, defined as:

  • Driving daily for business purposes
  • Five or more trips per week
  • Or averaging over 150 miles per week

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningHome health carePatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationRehabilitationSafety promotion

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (724 salary observations; 3,273 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist | UF Health Gainesville Homecare | Full-Time | Days at UF Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 25 employers

10
<$105k
15
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
8
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
73%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract + LodgingContract

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70+/visit
#2

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Lakeland, Florida

$70+/visit
#3

Physical Therapist - Travel

$70/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$70/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.2
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Gainesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,618/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.7
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 · Gainesville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About UF Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, retirement)
Mileage Reimbursement
Supportive Leadership & Rehab Team Collaboration
Career Growth
Mission-Driven Culture