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Pinnacle Home Care
Lehigh Acres, Florida

Physical Therapist PRN Home Health

Physical TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most – at home.

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest independent Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we’re looking for Physical Therapists to join our award-winning team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, including OASIS evaluation and documentation.
  • Develop and implement tailored treatment plans in consultation with physicians and clinicians, adjusting as needed.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Provide education and support to patients and families/caregivers on therapy programs.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the physician.
  • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in accordance with agency policies and state regulations.
  • Participate in in-services, case conferences, and meetings to promote coordinated care with healthcare team members.
  • Identify patient and family/caregiver needs for additional services and make appropriate referrals.
  • Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.
  • Communicate patient progress and changes with physicians and care teams.
  • Document all visits and progress notes on the same day of service.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Must have a current PT license (state-specific).
  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Valid BLS certification.
  • Minimum one year of PT experience (home health experience preferred).
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
  • Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
  • Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
  • Engage in physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting or turning of patients.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records is a plus.

Benefits

  • Why Choose Pinnacle?
  • Personalized, One-on-One Care: Help patients heal and regain their independence by delivering individualized care in the comfort of their homes.
  • Growth & Stability: Over two decades as Florida’s largest independent home health agency.
  • Ongoing Professional Development: Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
  • Competitive Benefits & Perks: Including an employee referral program where you can earn rewards.
  • Recognized Excellence: Ranked as a USA Today Top Workplace.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a schedule that aligns with your personal priorities.

Supportive & Fun Culture: Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.

Pinnacle promotes an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Be part of a company that empowers clinicians to make a difference in the lives of over 10,000 patients across Florida every day. Apply now!

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (506 salary observations; 3,300 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,282 salary observations; 53,962 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).

Pinnacle Home Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 93 active listings.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution49 jobs · 38 employers

24
<$120k
11
$120k-145k
8
$145k-170k
6
$170k-195k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 38 employers

CME allowance
78% this job
401k / retirement match
78%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Genesis Administrative Services · New Hyde Park, New York

$90.00 /Hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - $5k Sign On Bonus!

Compassus · Napa, California

$55.42-$86.03/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$55.42-$86.03/hr
#4

Physical Therapist

$85/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lehigh Acres

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,831/mo
Residents’ average commute
38 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
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 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Pinnacle Home Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Oldsmar, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Employee Referral Program
Flexible Scheduling