<p>A full-time home health Physical Therapist opportunity is open in Orlando, Florida with an established, high-census home health agency operating as part of a national post-acute care network. This role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, a clearly defined management career track, and flexible coverage area options — making it a strong fit for a PT who wants clinical autonomy, consistent patient volume, and room to grow into leadership.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$10,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Annual target compensation range: $86,607 – $129,910 (full-time, full productivity)</li> <li>Hourly pay rate: $41.64 – $62.46/hr for non-visit activities (orientation and similar)</li> <li>Per-visit point pay rate: $49.97 – $74.95 per visit point — visit pay calculated by multiplying per-visit point rate by productivity points accrued across visit types</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution and equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</li> <li>Defined career path with genuine management and leadership advancement opportunities</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time home health PT role with steady, reliable census — no hunting for patients</li> <li>Flexible coverage area options within the Orlando, FL market</li> <li>Scope of practice includes functional status and mobility assessments, endurance and stamina evaluation, pain assessment, and comprehensive PT plan-of-care development</li> <li>Performs therapeutic interventions aimed at pain relief, functional restoration, and maintenance of maximum function in accordance with state-defined standards of practice</li> <li>Collaborates directly with supervising nurses, physicians, and the broader interdisciplinary care team on plan-of-care coordination</li> <li>Responsible for patient and family/caregiver education regarding functional limitations, plan of care, and progress toward goals</li> <li>Completes progress notes per visit and submits documentation in compliance with LHC Group policy; completes all evaluations and PT plans of care within state-specific timelines</li> <li>Reports evaluation outcomes, therapy goals, and projected frequency of care to the care team</li> <li>Serves a diverse patient population across all ages, backgrounds, and conditions in the home setting</li> <li>Visit frequency and weekly caseload vary based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to each visit type</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required)</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or access to reliable public transportation (required)</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 varied home environments and patient demographics</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Orlando is one of Florida's most dynamic metros — a city that balances a thriving urban core with easy access to world-class recreation, year-round sunshine, and no state income tax. The greater Orlando area offers a wide range of neighborhoods from family-friendly suburbs to walkable urban districts, with strong school systems, a robust arts and dining scene, and proximity to both Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches within a two-hour drive. For clinicians relocating from higher cost-of-living markets, Orlando represents a compelling combination of professional opportunity and quality of life.</p>