Home Health Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$110K - $120K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team. In this role, you will assess, plan, and implement individualized therapy programs designed to improve mobility, relieve pain, restore function, and enhance patients' quality of life in the comfort of their homes.
Responsibilities
As a Physical Therapist, You Will
- Perform and document comprehensive initial evaluations to identify patient needs and establish appropriate treatment plans.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment programs to improve mobility, strength, balance, and overall functional independence.
- Regularly assess patient progress and modify treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, safety measures, and disease management strategies.
- Adhere to infection control standards and universal precautions during all patient interactions.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
- Communicate patient status, treatment progress, and recommendations to all appropriate parties.
- Promote and support the agency's mission, values, and clinical excellence standards.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
- Minimum of one (1) year of home health experience preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Current auto insurance.
- HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds with or without assistance.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Eligible after 3 months of service
- 100% immediate vesting
- Company matches 100% of the first 3% contributed each pay period
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Mileage Reimbursement
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (720 salary observations; 3,226 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 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 ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k 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 Home Health Physical Therapist at Choice Rehab a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,389 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$115k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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