<p>A home health Physical Therapist opportunity in Gainesville, Florida, offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a competitive per-visit pay structure through a nationally recognized post-acute care network. This role places you in patients' homes across the Gainesville catchment area, managing a full caseload of evaluations, plan-of-care development, and hands-on therapeutic intervention — with the autonomy of field-based practice backed by a large, resource-rich organization. The compensation model is flexible, with both hourly and per-visit pay options, making it well-suited for experienced clinicians who want to maximize earnings based on productivity.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$5,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Annual total cash target range: $82,048 – $123,072</li> <li>Hourly pay range: $39.45 – $59.17/hr; per-visit point pay range: $47.34 – $71.00/visit</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Career development pathways within a large national health system</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — patients seen in their place of residence across the Gainesville, FL service area</li> <li>Caseload includes functional status and mobility assessments, endurance and stamina evaluation, pain management, and management of complex medical conditions</li> <li>Responsible for completing full PT evaluations and developing individualized plans of care within Florida state-specific timelines and guidelines</li> <li>Performs therapeutic interventions aimed at pain relief, functional restoration, and maintenance of maximum function using evidence-based, accepted standards of practice</li> <li>Collaborates directly with supervising nurses and referring physicians on plan-of-care development and patient progress reporting</li> <li>Documents a progress note for each patient visit and submits per organizational policy; reports evaluation outcomes, goals, and projected frequency of care</li> <li>Instructs patients, family members, and caregivers on functional limitations, home exercise programs, and progress toward established goals</li> <li>Serves a diverse patient population regardless of age, diagnosis, or socioeconomic background</li> <li>Part of a post-acute care network with hospital, physician, and family partnerships across the country</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required at time of hire)</li> <li>Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)</li> <li>Current CPR certification</li> <li>Valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance and access to a reliable vehicle (or access to public transportation) — field-based travel is required</li> <li>Ability to practice independently across varied home environments and patient demographics</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Gainesville is a mid-sized university city in north-central Florida, home to the University of Florida and UF Health — one of the Southeast's premier academic medical centers — giving the community a vibrant, educated, and culturally active character well beyond its size. The city offers a relatively low cost of living compared to Florida's coastal metros, strong public and private school options, and year-round outdoor recreation including access to natural springs, state parks, and the Gulf and Atlantic coasts within a two-hour drive. Gainesville consistently ranks among Florida's most livable cities, making it an attractive destination for clinicians seeking a collegial, community-oriented environment without sacrificing urban amenities.</p>