Physical Therapist - $55+/Hour | Full Benefits | New Grads Welcome

Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: Pahokee, Florida
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Compensation: Starting at $55 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Flexibility: Compensation is negotiable
Benefits: Full benefits package
Experience Level: Experienced Physical Therapists and new graduates are encouraged to apply

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Physical Therapist to join an in-house rehabilitation team at a skilled nursing facility in Pahokee, Florida.

This full-time, direct-hire opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist who enjoys helping older adults and medically complex residents regain mobility, improve balance, reduce fall risk, and achieve greater independence.

The position offers competitive compensation beginning at $55 per hour, with flexibility to negotiate based on experience, clinical background, and overall qualifications.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Starting pay of $55 per hour or more
• Compensation negotiable based on experience
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Full benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• In-house skilled nursing rehabilitation program
• Professional growth opportunities
• Supportive interdisciplinary care environment
• New graduates may be considered
• Opportunity to make a measurable difference in residents’ quality of life

At 40 hours per week, $55 per hour is equivalent to approximately $114,400 annually before overtime or additional incentives. Actual earnings will depend on scheduled and worked hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ mobility, strength, balance, coordination, functional abilities, and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on evaluation findings, physician orders, clinical goals, and resident needs.
• Establish measurable short-term and long-term rehabilitation goals.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions designed to improve mobility, strength, balance, transfers, gait, safety, and functional independence.
• Conduct timely screenings for residents referred to physical therapy.
• Perform specialized assessments when clinically appropriate.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans when necessary.
• Provide gait training, transfer training, therapeutic exercise, balance activities, mobility instruction, and fall-prevention interventions.
• Educate residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff regarding treatment plans, safety precautions, mobility techniques, and discharge recommendations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapy professionals, social services, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in care planning, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary meetings as required.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation that supports medical necessity and complies with CMS requirements.
• Follow applicable federal, state, local, facility, and professional standards.
• Maintain accurate billing and treatment records in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Use sound clinical judgment when evaluating, planning, implementing, and following up on resident rehabilitation programs.
• Support quality improvement, resident safety, and positive clinical outcomes.
• Perform other clinically appropriate duties associated with the Physical Therapist position.

Qualifications

Required:

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program
• Active Florida Physical Therapist license or the ability to obtain appropriate authorization to practice in Florida
• Understanding of professional, ethical, and regulatory standards for physical therapy practice
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment-planning, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with older adults and medically complex residents
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Commitment to maintaining continuing education and professional licensure requirements

Preferred but not required:

• Skilled nursing, long-term care, geriatric, inpatient rehabilitation, acute-care, or home-health experience
• Familiarity with NetHealth or a comparable therapy documentation system
• Knowledge of Medicare, CMS documentation, and medical-necessity requirements
• Experience with gait training, transfer training, balance interventions, fall prevention, and post-operative rehabilitation

New graduates with relevant clinical rotations, strong communication skills, and an interest in geriatric or post-acute rehabilitation are encouraged to apply.

Work Setting

• In-person position
• Skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment
• In-house therapy program
• Full-time, direct-hire employment
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care team

Apply Today

If you are a Physical Therapist who wants to help residents restore mobility, confidence, safety, and independence, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations may be available during the application and interview process.