Physical Therapist (PT)
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Job Description
Skilled Nursing Facility | Florida
Help Residents Restore Mobility and Independence
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team at a skilled nursing facility in Florida. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping residents regain strength, mobility, balance, and functional independence following illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization.
As a Physical Therapist, you will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that support optimal resident outcomes and quality of life.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate residents' physical abilities, mobility limitations, strength, balance, and functional needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, function, and overall well-being.
- Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and pain management interventions.
- Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, and injury prevention strategies.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
Qualifications
Required
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
- Current Florida Physical Therapist license in good standing.
- Strong assessment, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, resident-centered care.
Preferred
- Experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, post-acute care, or long-term care setting.
- Knowledge of Medicare, PDPM, and rehabilitation regulations.
- Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Continuing education and professional growth opportunities
- Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
- State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and resources
- Opportunity to positively impact residents' lives every day
Apply Today
Join a team committed to providing exceptional rehabilitation services and helping residents achieve their highest level of function and independence. If you are passionate about patient care and rehabilitation excellence, we encourage you to apply.
Background Screening Requirement
This position requires background screening through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Learn more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/]
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will evaluate residents' physical abilities and develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence. They will also provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (451 salary observations; 2,872 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (9,351 salary observations; 50,511 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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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