Physical Therapist - Full-Time Day Shift - $5K Sign on Bonus
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Job Description
We Are Florida Medical Center
What We Offer
Essential/stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.
Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. We offer competitive market pay and opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance
Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full and Part Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Position Summary
Sign on Bonus: $5,000.00
Evaluation and treatment of disabilities, injuries and diseases as related to functional impairments. Uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to promote functional independence and improve the quality of life. Delegates the plan of care to assistive personnel and monitors quality of care. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the supervisor. Acute experience preferred, may include weekends
Customer Service Responsibilities
Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and the hospital. Works with supervisor/manager and other members of section or department to promote a harmonious work environment.
Ensures that all contacts with patients, the public, physicians and other hospital personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner. Answers telephones in a prompt and courteous manner.
Displays concern and provides assistance or explains procedures as appropriate to callers or in face-to-face situations. Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Works with customers to identify problem areas and recommend solutions.
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (including required licenses/certifications, education and job knowledge/experience):
- Current FL Licensed Physical Therapist
- Degree in Physical Therapy
- Current BLS Certification
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will evaluate and treat patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases to improve their functional independence and quality of life. They are also responsible for delegating care plans to assistive personnel and maintaining a positive, professional environment for patients and staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Florida Physical Therapist license and a current BLS certification. A degree in Physical Therapy is required, and acute care experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (723 salary observations; 3,249 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,723 salary observations; 56,085 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)). 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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