<p>A full-time Physical Therapist opportunity in Clearwater, Florida with a nationally recognized home health organization operating under the Optum/UnitedHealth Group umbrella. This role places you in patients' homes across the Clearwater area, where you will carry full clinical ownership of evaluation, plan-of-care development, and hands-on treatment — with a compensation model that rewards productivity and a comprehensive benefits package to match.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual target cash compensation of $86,607–$129,910, based on full-time (40 hours/week) employment at full productivity</li> <li>Hourly pay rate of $41.64–$62.46 for non-visit activities such as orientation and administrative time</li> <li>Per-visit point pay rate of $49.97–$74.95 per visit, calculated by multiplying your per-visit point rate by productivity points accrued across visit types — a model that directly rewards clinical output</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution and equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Clear development pathways for advancement into other clinical or leadership roles within the organization</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's home environment across the Clearwater, FL service area</li> <li>Full-scope PT practice: functional status and mobility assessment, endurance and stamina evaluation, pain management, and treatment of complex medical conditions</li> <li>Clinician-driven plan of care: you evaluate, develop the PT plan of care, set goals, and project frequency of care in collaboration with the supervising nurse and referring physician</li> <li>Dual compensation structure — per-visit point pay during patient visits, hourly pay for non-visit activities — with visit assignments based on patient need and individual productivity targets</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on productivity targets and the point values assigned to each visit type, providing flexibility in workload management</li> <li>Interdisciplinary care team model: regular communication with supervising nurses, physicians, and other health care team members regarding patient response, condition changes, and progress toward goals</li> <li>Documentation expectations include a progress note per visit and completion of all evaluations within state-specific timelines, submitted per organizational policy</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels — clinicians must be comfortable working independently in any home environment</li> <li>Part of a large national post-acute care network with established clinical infrastructure, policies, and support systems</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent) sufficient to meet Florida licensure requirements</li> <li>Current, valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation (required for home visit delivery)</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held</li> <li>Ability to function independently across diverse home environments and patient populations regardless of age, race, disability, or socioeconomic status</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Clearwater sits on Florida's Gulf Coast in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area, consistently ranked among the most desirable places to live in the Southeast for its year-round sunshine, white-sand beaches, and low state income tax. The city offers a vibrant waterfront downtown, strong public and private school options, and easy access to the cultural, sports, and dining amenities of Tampa and St. Petersburg — all within a 30-minute drive. For clinicians seeking warm weather, outdoor recreation, and an affordable cost of living relative to other coastal metros, Clearwater delivers on every front.</p>