Physical Therapist
How this pay compares
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).
Licensed in another state?
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.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Florida · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
Physical Therapist- Full time opening
Our SNF’s offer IN-HOUSE Comprehensive Rehabilitation Programs 6 days a week. Each facility has a rehab gym, and the rehabilitation team led by an experienced Rehab Director and a team of experienced clinicians. Each rehab department utilizes Net Health software for billing and documentation to assist therapists with daily efficiency where quality care remains the primary focus of the Physical Therapist.
Our Regional Director of Rehab helps support the rehab department with operations, clinical services, mentorship, development, compliance, and recruitment .
PHYSICAL THERAPIST QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Program
- Professional State Licensure/Eligibility
- LTC/SNF Experience Preferred
- Professional Appearance and Attitude
- Customer Service Oriented
- Knowledgeable of PDPM and LTC program development
PHYSICAL THERAPIST JOB DESCRIPTION
- Responsible for Resident Physical Therapy Evaluations and Re-certifications
- Completion of required Physical Therapy Documentation (Progress Notes, Discharge Notes, Treatment Encounter Notes, Section GG, Screenings, Referrals to Therapy)
- Communication patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and daily billing of resident records.
- Physical Therapy Clinical Programming and compliance with department policy and procedures
- Supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants
- Responsible for individual productivity and efficiency standards.
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- Excellent Physical Therapist Rates and Benefits Package
- SIGN ON BONUS or RELOCATION PACKAGE available up to $5k
- Continuing Education Allowance/Licensure Reimbursement
- New Grads Welcome to apply.
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From Pristine Healthcare's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Pristine Healthcare
Pristine Healthcare hires therapists and nurses in St. Petersburg, New Port Richey and other towns in Florida.
Hires in FloridaPay on its listings: 60% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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