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Healthpro Heritage
Bradenton, Florida

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48/hr

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Job Description

Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) – Bradenton, FLSetting: Long-Term Care | On-Site Rehab Center

HealthPro Heritage has a rewarding full-time Physical Therapist opportunity at our partner long-term care facility in Bradenton, FL. You’ll join a compassionate, interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

  • Why You’ll Love This Role
  • $3,000 Sign on Bonus
  • Hourly pay up to $48 (based on experience, open to negotiate)
  • Benefits start Month 1
  • Supportive team of compassionate therapists
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • CEU support
  • What You’ll Do
  • Evaluate and treat residents to improve function, mobility, and quality of life
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate closely with an experienced care team
  • Complete documentation in accordance with regulatory and company standards
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active Florida Physical Therapist license
  • Passion for geriatrics and patient-centered care
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.

Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.

Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients' physical conditions, including mobility, strength, and flexibility.

Treatment and Education: Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other treatments to enhance functionality and alleviate pain. Educate patients and families on exercises, posture, and body mechanics to aid recovery, prevent injuries, and offer guidance on home routines and lifestyle changes.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist, or license eligible

Skills: Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist patients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationGeriatric carePatient educationMobility assessmentStrength assessmentFlexibility assessmentRegulatory compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

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

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (433 salary observations; 2,757 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (9,235 salary observations; 46,867 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)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$100k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 18 employers

8
<$100k
6
$100k-110k
8
$110k-120k
2
$125k
1
$130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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UnitedHealth Group · Titusville, Florida

$73k-$130k
#2

Director District of Operations (Physical Therapist)-Tampa East

PT Solutions · Tampa, Florida

$100k-$125k
#3

Director District of Operations (Physical Therapist)-Tampa East

$100k-$125k
#4

Physical Therapist (PT) – Flexible Schedule & Salary

$110k-$117k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,956 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bradenton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Typical market rent
$1,782/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Healthpro Heritage

Hospitals and Health Care
Hunt Valley, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
CEU support
$3,000 Sign-on Bonus
Benefits start Month 1