<p>A brand-new 90-bed acute care hospital opening Spring 2026 in Gainesville, Florida is building its founding inpatient rehabilitation team — and this Physical Therapist role is a ground-floor opportunity to help shape that program from day one. The position spans both acute care and a dedicated 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, serving patients recovering from surgery, illness, and injury in a modern, purpose-built clinical environment. With a $20,000 sign-on bonus and a competitive hourly range, this opening is structured to attract both new graduates and experienced clinicians ready to make an immediate impact.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly compensation: $35.77 – $49.18, commensurate with experience</li> <li>$20,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Education assistance program</li> <li>Wellness resources and additional voluntary benefits supporting health and financial wellbeing</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Founding therapy team member — direct opportunity to build and shape the rehabilitation program from the ground up</li> <li>Dual clinical setting: acute care inpatient services and a dedicated 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit</li> <li>Patient population includes post-surgical, medically complex, and injury recovery cases</li> <li>Day shift schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM with staggered hours as operationally needed; rotating weekend coverage</li> <li>90-bed acute care facility offering comprehensive emergency services and advanced surgical care, opening Spring 2026</li> <li>Modern, purpose-built facility designed around patient-centered, collaborative care</li> <li>Strong interdisciplinary team model: collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the full rehab team</li> <li>Mentorship and supervision of therapy assistants and students as appropriate</li> <li>Evidence-based practice environment with emphasis on individualized treatment planning, outcome monitoring, and patient and family education</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program required</li> <li>Active Florida Physical Therapist license, or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire</li> <li>New graduates are encouraged to apply; prior acute care or inpatient rehabilitation experience is a plus</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Gainesville is home to the University of Florida and UF Health, giving the city a distinctly academic and intellectually vibrant character uncommon in markets of its size. The cost of living is well below Florida's coastal metros, and the area offers a strong public school system, a thriving arts and dining scene, and easy access to both Gulf and Atlantic beaches within two hours. Year-round warm weather, extensive trail systems, and proximity to natural springs make Gainesville a compelling destination for clinicians who want an active lifestyle without the price tag of Miami or Tampa.</p>