Home Health Physical Therapist PT Full Time 15K Sign On Bonus - Okeechobee, FL
- $15,000 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Florida post a median of $52 an hour, the middle half $48–$58.88, across 118 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Florida earn a median of $48.58 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
About the job
$15,000 Sign On Bonus
Position Overview
Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through a series of exciting acquisitions and we are currently looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) Full Time to join our dynamic home health care team. In this position, you make it possible for patients to recuperate from illness or injury in the comfort of their own home.
Schedule is Mon - Friday with weekend rotation for On Call
Territory: Okeechobee to Port St Lucie County
Essential Job Functions
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength and current level of function.
- Responsible for administration, evaluation, and interpretation of tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
- Provide a written evaluation and plan of care defining physical therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes.
- Delivery of physical therapy services to comply with prescribed physician orders.
- Maintains plan of care by performing timely documentation of client performance, modifying goals and treatment as needed, and determine discharge care plans as appropriate.
- Responsible for discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and his/her caretakers on home exercise plan to follow discharge.
- Participates in coordination of services with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, etc.
- Documents according to policy and procedure and requires minimal supervision or instruction.
- Documents effectively resulting in no technical or clinical denials subsequent to review of documentation by payers
- Maintain effective communication between staff, healthcare team members and family. Serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
- Supervises other personnel (PTA, HHA) as applicable.
- Completes OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.
- Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
- Supervises other personnel (OTA, HHA) as applicable.
Requirements
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university/program.
- Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
- Valid CPR
Preferred
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Proven relationship-builder
- Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation
Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time positions)
Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work , including:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
- 401(k) with Company match
- Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
- Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
- Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Our Mission
Our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time . We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care - because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.
From Aveanna Healthcare's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Aveanna Healthcare
Aveanna Healthcare provides private duty nursing, home health, hospice and therapy for children and adults at home, from Atlanta, Georgia.
Based in Atlanta, GAHires in 40 statesPay on its listings: 82.2% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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