<p>A full-time Physical Therapist is needed to join an acute care hospital therapy team in Margate, FL — a well-established South Florida healthcare setting offering clinical depth, complex case variety, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. This is a day-shift, hospital-based role built for an experienced PT who thrives in a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment and wants long-term career stability with a comprehensive benefits package. The position carries genuine growth potential within a collaborative, patient-centered organization.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$5,000 sign-on bonus (confirmed; case-by-case determination at offer)</li> <li>Competitive hourly pay commensurate with acute care experience</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment with long-term career growth track</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus prescription drug and behavioral health coverage</li> <li>Telemedicine services and employee assistance / counseling resources</li> <li>401(k) with employer match and employee stock purchase options</li> <li>Tuition assistance, student loan support, and professional certification support</li> <li>Paid time off, leave benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and family support benefits</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time day shift schedule — no evening or night rotation indicated</li> <li>Acute care hospital-based setting with a varied, complex inpatient caseload</li> <li>Responsibilities span evaluation, individualized treatment planning, skilled therapeutic intervention, and caseload prioritization across the continuum of hospital care</li> <li>Close interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, nurses, and allied health team members on a daily basis</li> <li>Patient and caregiver education integral to the role — mobility strategies, home exercise programs, therapy equipment, and discharge planning</li> <li>Ongoing documentation maintained in accordance with professional and regulatory standards</li> <li>Stable, established therapy department with employee recognition programs and a team-based culture</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required (advanced degree welcome)</li> <li>Active Physical Therapist license required — Florida licensure or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of acute care / inpatient hospital experience required</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; must be obtained within 30 days of start date if not current</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in patient evaluation, individualized treatment planning, and managing a varied acute care caseload</li> <li>Strong communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Margate is a well-established city in Broward County, situated between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton along South Florida's Atlantic coast. The area offers year-round warm weather, easy access to beaches, a diverse dining and cultural scene, and proximity to Miami and Palm Beach — all with a cost of living that remains more accessible than many coastal Florida markets. Broward County's strong public and private school options, major international airports, and vibrant outdoor lifestyle make Margate a practical and appealing base for clinicians relocating to South Florida.</p>