A leading acute care hospital in Margate, FL is recruiting a full-time Physical Therapist to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary therapy team. This day-shift position offers clinical variety across a complex hospital-based caseload, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive total rewards package that includes tuition assistance, student loan support, and a 401(k) with employer match. Margate's South Florida location, competitive hourly pay scaled to experience, and a stable full-time structure make this a compelling long-term opportunity for an experienced acute care PT.
Perks and Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Competitive hourly pay commensurate with experience
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug and behavioral health coverage; telemedicine services
- 401(k) with employer match and employee stock purchase options
- Tuition assistance, student loan support, and professional certification support
- Paid time off and leave benefits; life and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts; employee assistance and counseling resources
- Family support benefits, employee recognition programs, and additional voluntary benefit options
Practice Highlights
- Full-time, day-shift schedule in an acute care hospital setting
- Varied caseload spanning the full continuum of acute care — medical, surgical, and rehabilitative patient populations
- Complex patient cases requiring skilled evaluation, individualized treatment planning, and ongoing plan-of-care adjustment
- Tight interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, nurses, and allied health team members at the bedside
- Responsibilities include patient and family/caregiver education on mobility strategies, therapeutic exercise, and equipment use
- Caseload prioritization and care coordination within the therapy team
- Documentation maintained in accordance with professional and regulatory standards
- Stable full-time position with long-term career growth potential within a leading healthcare organization
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required (advanced degree welcome)
- Active Physical Therapist license required — Florida licensure or eligibility to obtain
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of start date
- Strong skills in patient evaluation, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication
About the Community
Margate is a well-established city in Broward County, situated between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton in South Florida's coastal corridor. The area offers year-round warm weather, easy access to Atlantic beaches, a vibrant dining and arts scene, and proximity to Miami and Palm Beach — all with a lower cost of living than many comparable South Florida markets. Broward County's strong public and private school options and diverse, family-friendly neighborhoods make Margate a practical and enjoyable place to put down roots.