Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49.09-$57.75/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 49m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Our Life Plan Community, Westminster Communities of Bradenton, set along the scenic Manatee River and just steps away from historic downtown Bradenton, provides team members and residents alike with a unique waterfront environment in the heart of a vibrant community.

We hold Joint Commission accreditation, a nationally recognized standard that reflects our commitment to safe, high-quality care.

We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care, including earning U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Rehabilitation 2026 and Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care 2026 honors.

We are currently searching for a Physical Therapist to work in our Health Center. In this role, the Physical Therapist will provide patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. The Physical Therapist will participate in the clinical team process and provide teaching and training to care giver staff. There will also be involvement with the clinical program development.

This Position Is Responsible For

  • Evaluation and treatment of physical conditions in order to restore functions and improve mobility as indicated and ordered by MD. Design and execution of Care Plan.
  • Conducting assessment and screens to determine the need for therapy.

Providing treatment modalities including electrical stimulation, hot/cold packs and therapeutic massage.

  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including updating information in the systems.
  • Performing Resident Home Assessments as part of the discharge process.
  • Performing Resident's screening during the admission process as well as quarterly and annual screenings to determine the need for therapy.

Qualifications

Education

Current State of Florida Physical Therapist license

Experience and Basic Knowledge

One year of long-term care desirable. Med-surg, Home Health experience helpful.

Working with handicapped or developmental disabled, or older adults preferred.

Total Rewards: Westminster offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where team members are valued and actively supported in their professional growth and career development. We are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits.

Visit Careers Benefits |Westminster Communities of Florida

[https://westminstercommunitiesfl.org/careers/benefits/] for more information.

We Thrive: We believe our success starts with our people. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, communication, accountability, and quality, creating an environment where our 2,800 team members are supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow.

We value collaboration, recognize contributions, and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @WestminsterCareers and on LinkedIn to learn more about Westminster Communities of Florida.

Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We conduct drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires.

Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/].

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will provide patient assessment, care planning, and direct treatment to a general rehabilitation caseload. They will also participate in clinical team processes, staff training, and clinical program development.

Key Skills

Physical therapyClinical documentationMobility restoration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (197 salary observations; 909 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,705 salary observations; 16,929 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, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% 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)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k 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 ~$111k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 24 employers

10
<$100k
6
$100k-110k
7
$110k-120k
6
$120k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
66%
CME allowance
66%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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pay $145,600 to $176,800
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#3

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Higher than about 2 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings 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 Westminster Communities of Florida

Non-profit Organizations
Orlando, FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits
Professional Growth Support
Mission-Driven Environment