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Big Bend Hospice
Tallahassee, Florida

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Full-Time)

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.28-$50.04/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Tallahassee, FL 32308
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: 2 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: $32.28 - $50.04 Hourly
  • Travel Percentage: Negligible
  • Job Shift: Any
  • Job Category: ClinicalBig Bend Hospice, a proud subsidiary of Seven Oaks Health, has delivered compassionate, high-quality care for more than 40 years across Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties. As we prepare to launch our new Home Health Team in June 2026, we are excited to welcome an experienced Physical Therapist to help shape this growing service line. Guided by our core values of integrity, respect, and excellence, we’re seeking a dedicated and skilled professional who is passionate about supporting patients and families in their homes and communities. The ideal candidate is a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) who helps patients improve physical mobility, manage pain, and recover from injuries or surgeries through personalized, evidence-based treatment plans. Position Duties and Responsibilities: The Physical Therapist esponsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: Provide safe, evidence-based physical therapy evaluations, treatment plans, and interventions as ordered by the physician. Develop individualized, measurable goals and a clear Plan of Care based on patient assessments and functional needs. Deliver therapy treatments and adjust plans as patient condition or progress changes. Participate in discharge planning, including education, equipment needs, and follow-up recommendations. Educate patients and families on treatment expectations, safety, and self-care. Maintain accurate, timely documentation and complete visit notes within required timeframes. Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient goals and care plans. Supervise and support Physical Therapy Assistants, support staff, and students as appropriate. Prioritize patient caseload, assist with scheduling, and meet departmental productivity standards. Ensure safety and compliance by following infection control practices, patient identification procedures, and organizational policies. Demonstrate integrity, compassion, respect, and cultural competence in all patient interactions. Performs additional duties as assigned. Work
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM shifts Weekend Call Rotation Qualifications

Education & Experience

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree (or equivalent) from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited educational program.

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited educational program conferred prior to 2019 or a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in physical therapy from a CAPTE accredited educational program conferred prior to 2001 may be accepted.

Active (BLS) or (CPR) certification Active Florida Physical Therapist license Skills & Abilities: Maintains professional standards. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent people skills and ability to work effectively with volunteers, staff, and the public. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to function as part of a team and independently.

Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines while working under pressure. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Passion for healthcare and making a positive impact on communities.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Commitment to BBH’s core values: integrity, compassion, and accountability.

Total Rewards: BBH offers a robust Total Rewards package to include Competitive Salary, Robust Employee Benefits, Recognition and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (eligible for most roles).

Apply today and help us grow our mission to inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grieve - one family at a time! Big Bend Hospice is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based physical therapy evaluations and personalized treatment plans to improve patient mobility and manage pain. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and supervise support staff and students.

Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent from a CAPTE-accredited program and an active Florida Physical Therapist license. Must possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationCase ManagementClinical DocumentationPatient Assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (734 salary observations; 3,320 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,018 salary observations; 57,383 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 ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Home Health (Full-Time) at Big Bend Hospice a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,180 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$86k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 17 employers

11
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
3
$135k-150k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
78%
Sign-on bonus
70%
Loan repayment
26% this job
Relocation assistance
22%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

CVHCare · Hayward, California

$150k
#2

Physical Therapist - Studio City

Myo · Los Angeles, California

$90k-$140k
#3

Physical Therapist - West Hollywood

$90k-$140k
#4

Physical Therapist (PT)

$80k-$135k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,180 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Tallahassee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,470/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.9
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 · Tallahassee, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Big Bend Hospice

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Tallahassee, FL
201-500 employees

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