<p>A home health Physical Therapist opportunity in Lake City, Florida, offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus and a competitive pay structure across multiple compensation models. This role is part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network serving patients in their homes across the Lake City region — a setting that rewards clinical autonomy, strong organizational skills, and a genuine commitment to functional rehabilitation in the community. Clinicians who thrive here value independent caseload management and the ability to build meaningful, longitudinal relationships with patients and their families.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$10,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Annual total cash target pay range: $82,048 – $123,072</li> <li>Per-visit point rate: $39.45 – $59.17</li> <li>Hourly rate: $47.34 – $71.00 (based on full-time employment); pay determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Career development pathways within a large, multi-state post-acute care organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — patients seen in their place of residence across the Lake City, FL service area</li> <li>Caseload spans functional status and mobility assessment, endurance and stamina evaluation, pain management, and complex medical condition management</li> <li>Clinician develops and executes individualized PT plans of care in collaboration with the supervising nurse and referring physician</li> <li>Performs therapeutic interventions aimed at pain relief, functional restoration, and maintenance of maximum independence</li> <li>Completes progress notes per visit and submits documentation in accordance with organizational policy; all patient evaluations and PT plans of care completed within state-specific timelines</li> <li>Reports evaluation outcomes, treatment goals, and projected frequency of care to the broader care team</li> <li>Coordinates with interdisciplinary team members — nurses, physicians, and family caregivers — on plan of care updates and patient education</li> <li>Observes and communicates changes in patient condition to supervising nurse and/or physician in real time</li> <li>Independent, community-based schedule requiring reliable personal transportation or access to public transit</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care network affiliated with Optum/UnitedHealth Group, with access to enterprise-level resources and infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance, with access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation</li> <li>Ability to function effectively across diverse home environments regardless of patient age, background, disability status, or financial condition</li> <li>Preferred: demonstrated ability to manage multiple patient cases simultaneously with strong independent work ethic</li> <li>Preferred: strong written and verbal communication skills and high-level organizational capability</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lake City sits in north-central Florida at the crossroads of I-75 and I-10, offering easy access to both Jacksonville (approximately 60 miles east) and Gainesville (approximately 60 miles south). The area is known for its low cost of living, warm climate year-round, and proximity to natural springs, state parks, and the Suwannee River — making it a strong fit for clinicians who value outdoor recreation alongside a manageable, community-oriented pace of life. Florida's absence of a state income tax adds meaningful financial upside for relocating clinicians.</p>