Physical Therapist Outpatient Ortho
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Description:
Full Time Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab
$15k Sign on Bonus
Position Purpose
Physical Therapist (Outpatient Rehab) - Develop individualized plans of care for patients, outlining the patients' goals and the expected outcomes of the plans. Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain, help them increase their mobility, prevent further pain or injury, and facilitate health and wellness.
What You Will Do
Evaluates and re-evaluates referred patients ability to perform functional skills and plans a treatment program designed to meet identified goals.
Initiates communication with physicians and other professionals to ensure coordination of treatment efforts. Contacts family members and outside agents.
- Maintains ongoing communication with immediate Supervisor, subordinates, and peers.
- Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment, and care is appropriate to the age of the patients served
- Performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of Accredited School of Physical Therapy is required.
Licensure
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida is required.
*BLS from the American Heart Association
Position Highlights and Benefits
Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners
Ministry/Facility Information
Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
- Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
- Retirement savings program with employer matching
Legal Info
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans to improve patient mobility and manage pain. Coordinate care through ongoing communication with physicians, family members, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy and hold a valid Physical Therapist license in the State of Florida. Candidates are required to possess a BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (583 salary observations; 3,727 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $90k (middle half $86k–$105k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $91k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−3%)583 state / 12,288 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,388 active | 22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $15k sign-on | Florida physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,998 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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