Licensed Physical Therapist (Home Heath) PRN

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join Gulf Coast Village Home Health as a Licensed Physical Therapist - PRN in beautiful Cape Coral, FL. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting.

As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

Gulf Coast Village Home Health is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Pay Range: Pay Per Visit

Schedule: PRN

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
  • A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
  • A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
  • Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
  • Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

  • 403(b) with discretionary contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
  • Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

  • Graduate of a Physical Therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
  • Current License to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Florida.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist.
  • CPR certified.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge in the principles and practices of physical therapy.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Performs physical therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled procedures, and ongoing evaluation for residents who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
  • Implements teaching appropriate to the resident’s needs and within the context of his/her environment and value system.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the ongoing quality improvement process.
  • Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for residents and coworkers.
  • Supervises applicable team members.
  • Supervision of physical therapist assistants as directed and according to department policy
  • Evaluates employee performance and provides timely reviews as delegated.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

About Us

The Gulf Coast Village Home Health is a great way our residents live independently and have care when they need it. Located in our beautiful Gulf Coast Village continuing care retirement community, Gulf Coast Village Home Health is open to anyone in need of higher-level care due to a change in health or short-term assistance while recovering from illness or a hospital stay.

Located within the beautiful Gulf Coast Village continuing care retirement community in Cape Coral, Palmview is open to anyone who could benefit from a little extra support and compassionate care. The surrounding Cape Coral area adds to the appeal, offering residents access to scenic waterfront canals, nature preserves, and a variety of local dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation opportunities that reflect the relaxed Southwest Florida lifestyle.

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

Key Responsibilities

Performs physical therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, and skilled procedures for residents under a medically approved plan of care. Supervises physical therapist assistants and contributes to the ongoing quality improvement process.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited physical therapy program and a current Florida state license. Candidates must have at least one year of experience and be CPR certified.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic testingCare planningPatient educationTeam supervisionCPR certificationDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (720 salary observations; 3,226 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 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).

Location & Logistics

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

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Salary Distribution41 jobs · 30 employers

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<$110k
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$110k-130k
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$130k-150k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
84%
Sign-on bonus
49%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Cape Coral

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k
Typical market rent
$1,949/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
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 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)

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Alexandria, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) with discretionary contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities