<p>A licensed Physical Therapist is needed for a full-time home health role based in Port Charlotte, Florida, serving patients across the surrounding community through a nationally recognized post-acute care network. This is a field-based position with a per-visit productivity compensation model, a $7,500 sign-on bonus, and a total cash target range that scales meaningfully with performance — making it one of the stronger earning opportunities available in home health PT. Clinicians who thrive in autonomous, patient-centered environments and want to build genuine longitudinal relationships with patients and families will find this role well-suited to that practice style.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Total annual cash target: $77,400 – $171,000, based on full-time employment (40 hours/week) at full productivity</li> <li>Dual compensation structure: per-visit point rate ($37.21 – $82.21 per visit point) for patient visits; hourly rate ($44.65 – $98.65/hr) for non-visit activities such as orientation</li> <li>$7,500 sign-on bonus for full-time hires</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation)</li> <li>Recognition and performance reward programs</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 — all patient care delivered in the home environment across Port Charlotte and the surrounding service area</li> <li>Caseload encompasses functional status and mobility assessment, endurance and stamina evaluation, pain management, and treatment of a broad range of medical conditions</li> <li>Clinician develops and executes individualized PT plans of care in coordination with the supervising nurse, treating physician, and broader interdisciplinary care team</li> <li>Responsibilities include initial evaluation, goal-setting, progress documentation, and reporting outcomes and projected frequency of care</li> <li>Visit frequency and weekly caseload vary based on individual productivity targets and the point values assigned to each visit type — direct and indirect care activities are both factored into productivity point calculations</li> <li>Patient population spans all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels; clinician must be comfortable working in any home environment</li> <li>Progress notes completed per visit and submitted in accordance with organizational policy; plan of care developed within Florida-specific state guidelines</li> <li>Part of a large national post-acute care network with established clinical protocols, compliance infrastructure, and operational support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required at time of hire)</li> <li>Current CPR certification</li> <li>Valid driver's license with current vehicle insurance and access to a reliable personal vehicle (or access to public transportation)</li> <li>Ability to conduct home visits across a diverse patient population regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Port Charlotte sits along Charlotte Harbor on Florida's Gulf Coast — a waterfront community known for year-round sunshine, boating, fishing, and a relaxed pace of life that draws both retirees and young families. The area offers a low cost of living relative to Florida's larger metros, with easy access to the beaches of Englewood and Boca Grande, as well as the cultural and commercial amenities of Sarasota and Fort Myers within an hour's drive. For clinicians seeking warm weather, outdoor recreation, and a community-oriented practice environment without the congestion of a major urban center, Port Charlotte is a compelling destination.</p>