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Physical Therapist (PT) - Senior Living - Naples, FL

Discovery At HomePosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Florida post a median of $52.50 an hour, the middle half $47.99–$59.31, across 180 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).

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Florida is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a Florida license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Florida license, apply to the Florida Board of Physical Therapy (Florida Department of Health) for a license by endorsement ($180, by its own page): what Florida asks. Every state's PT Compact status.

What Florida requires of a physical therapist

Physical Therapist license, from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy (Florida Department of Health).

  • Under MOBILE endorsement an applicant needs an active, unencumbered license in another state, a passing national examination score, at least two years of active practice in the four years before applying, no unremoved National Practitioner Data Bank reports and no discipline in the previous five years or pending; the applicant applies online, has every state where a license was held send a license verification, has FSBPT transfer the NPTE score report and submits Livescan fingerprints.
  • Staying active: Licenses renew every two years (current licenses expire November 30, 2027) with 24 contact hours of continuing education per biennium, including 2 hours on prevention of medical errors and 1 hour on HIV/AIDS for the first renewal, with no more than 12 hours by home study.

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About the job

Physical Therapist (PT) | Senior Living

More autonomy. Less driving. More time with your patients.

At Discovery at Home, our Physical Therapists have the opportunity to practice with greater autonomy while building meaningful, ongoing relationships with the residents they serve.

Because many of our patients live within senior living communities, you can spend less time driving between appointments and more time focused on patient care. You'll have the independence to manage your day and treatment approach while still having the support of an experienced clinical and interdisciplinary team.

Why Join Discovery at Home?

  • Clinical autonomy to manage your patients and your day
  • Minimal to no driving between patients when assigned within a community
  • Flexible scheduling
  • W-2 employment
  • Ongoing relationships with residents
  • Collaborative nursing and therapy teams
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Mileage reimbursement when travel is required
  • Free CEUs
  • Full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and paid holidays

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate residents and develop individualized plans of care
  • Provide skilled physical therapy focused on mobility, strength, balance, and independence
  • Use your clinical judgment to adjust treatment plans based on resident progress
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers
  • Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and community teams
  • Supervise PTAs as appropriate
  • Complete timely clinical documentation

What You'll Need

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Current state Physical Therapist license
  • Current CPR certification
  • Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills
  • 1 Year Home health or senior living experience Required

From Discovery At Home's job posting for Naples, FL, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Discovery At Home

Discovery At Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Fort Myers, FL providing nursing, therapy and home health aide care at home. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and caregivers. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Discovery At Home

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