Physical Therapist (PT)
How this pay compares
This posting states $37–$52 an hour. 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, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. 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 (PT)
Villa Health & Rehab is looking for a physical therapist to join their wonderful team!
Shift: PRN
About us: Villa Health & Rehab is tucked into a quiet and relaxing community. Ridgecrest provides top of the line care and rehabilitation services, designed around our guests' needs. Through personalized care plans our guests experience quality care in a close-knit community.
Benefits: Depending upon your job classification you may be eligible for participation in our comprehensive benefits program.
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
- Paid time off. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
- A 401K retirement plan. You're our company's future; let us help you take care of yours.
- Continuing education credits. Life, learning, and education are our top priorities.
- The best people, the best communities, the best services for the best reason: Serving our patients. That means making sure we have the best team available who believe that taking care of our staff is just as important to us as taking care of our patients.
Summary of the Physical Therapist (PT):
The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
Job Requirements of Physical Therapist (PT)
- Current Florida License as a PT (Physical Therapist)
- Current CPR
- At least one (1) experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist (PT):
- Creates, implements, and executes patient treatment plans.
- Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
- Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements.
- Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
- Supports and participates in department operations and development.
- Reports any changes in patient status or needs to Director of Rehab and interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
- Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants with the goal of ensuring optimal patient care and achievement of outcomes.
From Villa Health & Rehab's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Villa Health & Rehab
Villa Health & Rehab hires nurses, therapists and nursing assistants in DeLand, Florida.
Hires in FloridaPay on its listings: 85.7% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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