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Home Health Physical Therapist (PT), Geriatrics

GHR HealthcareVero Beach, FLPermanent
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Vero Beach, FL
Job type
Permanent
Profession
Physical Therapist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Jul 27, 2026

Typical pay

Median hourly (Florida)
$48.58
Median weekly (40 h)
$1,943
Median yearly
$101,046

GHR Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Physical Therapist jobs in Florida pay a median of $48.58/hour. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.

Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Physical Therapist jobs in Florida right now

  • 138 open Physical Therapist jobs in Florida from 7 agencies, 2 of them in Vero Beach.
  • Pay in these listings: $32.14 – $74.22/hour, median $46.92/hour.
  • Typical Physical Therapist pay in Florida: $48.58/hour ($101,046/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($57.92/hour across 5 jobs).

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Job description

Residential Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-Time
Vero Beach, FL
Monday-Friday | 40 hrs/week | Salaried 

Looking for a Physical Therapist role that offers the autonomy of community-based care—without the long drives between patients?
Join an in-house rehabilitation team within a beautiful Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), providing 1:1 physical therapy services to residents in their own spaces—all within a private campus setting. This unique model lets you build meaningful relationships, collaborate closely with fellow clinicians, and focus on high-quality, patient-centered care.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

  • In-house rehab program with a slower-paced, patient-centered approach
  • Limited local travel within a private senior living community
  • Opportunity to follow residents across the continuum: home health, skilled nursing, outpatient rehab, and wellness
  • Specialized onsite training during paid work hours (some sessions CEU-eligible)
  • State-of-the-art rehab gyms and equipment
  • Cross-training opportunities across multiple settings
  • Clinical autonomy with patient-centered treatment planning
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary rehab team
  • Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (non-profit)
 
Position Overview
As a Residential Physical Therapist, you’ll provide skilled PT services to residents in their private homes—helping them maintain independence, improve mobility, and enhance overall quality of life. You’ll evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, deliver evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Evaluate residents and develop individualized PT treatment plans
  • Provide skilled interventions to improve strength, balance, mobility, gait, endurance, and functional independence
  • Reassess progress, modify plans as needed, and complete timely documentation and discharge planning
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and the interdisciplinary rehab team to coordinate care
  • Educate residents/caregivers on HEPs, fall prevention, safe mobility techniques, and wellness strategies
 
Qualifications
Required
  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (accredited program)
  • Active Florida PT license (or eligibility)
  • Ability to meet Florida Care Provider Background Screening requirements
Preferred
  • 1–2 years of Home Health PT experience
  • Geriatrics experience
  • Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
 
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance + Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement + professional development programs
  • Scholarship opportunities + university partnerships
  • Employee referral & discount programs
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Growth opportunities within a large multi-state nonprofit organization

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