<p>A full-time Physical Therapist opportunity is open with a home health division operating under the Optum/LHC Group umbrella in Bradenton, Florida. This is a field-based, patient-facing role in which you carry your own caseload across the greater Bradenton service area, conducting evaluations, building individualized plans of care, and driving measurable functional outcomes for post-acute patients in their homes. The compensation model is productivity-driven and transparent, with total cash potential reaching well above $100,000 annually for a fully productive clinician.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual total cash target pay range: $77,400 – $171,000, assuming full-time employment (40 hours/week) at full productivity</li> <li>Per-visit point rate: $44.65 – $98.65 per visit point; visit pay is calculated by multiplying your per-visit point rate by the productivity points accrued for each visit type, which incorporates both direct and indirect patient care activities</li> <li>Hourly rate of $37.21 – $82.21 for non-visit activities such as orientation and administrative time; all applicable minimum wage laws are observed</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>Employee equity stock purchase program (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Recognition programs tied to individual performance</li> <li>Clear development pathways for advancement into other roles within the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care is delivered in the patient's residence across the Bradenton, FL service area; a dependable personal vehicle (with current insurance) or reliable public transportation is required</li> <li>Caseload consists of post-acute patients with functional, mobility, endurance, pain, and complex medical needs requiring skilled physical therapy intervention</li> <li>Weekly visit volume varies based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to each visit type; visits are assigned according to patient and business need</li> <li>Full scope of PT practice: initial evaluation and functional status assessment, plan-of-care development in collaboration with the supervising physician, direct therapeutic intervention, and ongoing progress documentation</li> <li>Interdisciplinary care model — active coordination with supervising nurses, physicians, and other members of the home health team; patient and caregiver education is a core expectation</li> <li>Progress notes completed per visit and submitted in accordance with LHC Group policy; PT plan of care developed within Florida-specific state guidelines and timeframes</li> <li>Patient population is diverse across age, background, and financial circumstance; ability to function effectively in any home environment is essential</li> <li>Part of LHC Group, a nationally recognized post-acute care organization operating as a member of the Optum family of businesses — access to enterprise-level clinical resources, protocols, and support infrastructure</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 and personal vehicle insurance, or reliable access to public transportation (required for field-based home visits)</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held</li> <li>Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Bradenton sits on Florida's Gulf Coast in Manatee County, directly adjacent to Sarasota and minutes from the white-sand beaches of Anna Maria Island — a lifestyle draw that consistently attracts clinicians seeking year-round warmth, water access, and a lower cost of living than Miami or Tampa. The area offers strong public and private school options, a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by the Riverwalk district, and easy access to Tampa International Airport roughly 45 minutes north. For clinicians who want sun, outdoor recreation, and a genuine community feel without sacrificing urban amenities, Bradenton delivers on all fronts.</p>