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Healthpro Heritage
Bradenton, FL, US

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48/hr

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Job Description

Full-Time Physical Therapist (PT) – Bradenton, FLSetting: Long-Term Care | On-Site Rehab Center

HealthPro Heritage has a rewarding full-time Physical Therapist opportunity at our partner long-term care facility in Bradenton, FL. You’ll join a compassionate, interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

  • Why You’ll Love This Role
  • $3,000 Sign on Bonus
  • Hourly pay up to $48 (based on experience, open to negotiate)
  • Benefits start Month 1
  • Supportive team of compassionate therapists
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • CEU support
  • What You’ll Do
  • Evaluate and treat residents to improve function, mobility, and quality of life
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate closely with an experienced care team
  • Complete documentation in accordance with regulatory and company standards
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Active Florida Physical Therapist license
  • Passion for geriatrics and patient-centered care
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.

Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.

Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients' physical conditions, including mobility, strength, and flexibility.

Treatment and Education: Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other treatments to enhance functionality and alleviate pain. Educate patients and families on exercises, posture, and body mechanics to aid recovery, prevent injuries, and offer guidance on home routines and lifestyle changes.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist, or license eligible

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist patients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Key Skills

Treatment planningGeriatric careClinical documentationPatient educationRehabilitation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (587 salary observations; 3,663 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,442 salary observations; 64,443 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)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100kPhysical Therapy median $97k (middle half $59k–$104k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$91k median in Florida$94k nationally (−3%)587 state / 12,442 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$97k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,376 active21,571 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 40% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onFlorida Physical Therapist listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,754 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$100k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 18 employers
10
<$105k
5
$105k-120k
4
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
2
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States

$150k
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem

CVHCare · Glendale, California

$150k
#3

Traveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK

$2800/week
#4

Physical Therapist

$110k-$145k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Healthpro Heritage

Hospitals and Health Care
Hunt Valley, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
CEU Support
Benefits Start Month 1

Living in Bradenton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$403k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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