Physical Therapist (PT) / Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Outpatient Orthopedics – Jacksonville, FL

Relient Health • Jacksonville, FL

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Relient Health is recruiting full-time Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) for permanent, direct-hire opportunities at outpatient orthopedic clinics in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The practice is orthopedic-only, has an in-house physician referral network, and supports collaboration between therapists and orthopedic physicians. Therapists can access physician notes and imaging through the shared Athena EMR. A dedicated physical therapy call center handles scheduling, and therapists are not responsible for marketing or checking patients in and out. The stated patient ratio is approximately 1.5 patients per therapist per hour; specific clinic expectations are discussed during the interview.

New graduates and experienced clinicians are welcome. New graduates can participate in a structured mentorship program, while experienced clinicians can access continuing education support and in-house learning opportunities with orthopedic physicians. Schedule options may include five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days. The four-day schedule includes a rotating Monday or Friday off that changes every six months; schedule availability depends on the preferred clinic and is discussed during the interview.

PT compensation is approximately $85,000–$90,000 annually for new graduates and $92,000–$115,000 for experienced clinicians, with bonus opportunities. PTA compensation is approximately $25–$35 per hour, with bonus opportunities. Final compensation depends on experience, role, and location. Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan repayment support, continuing education funding and dedicated education days, in-house physician-led learning, and an employee benefits package are described. Eligibility, coverage, and plan details are reviewed during the hiring process.

Available clinics include Southside (Jacksonville, FL 32256; PT and PTA), Mandarin (Jacksonville, FL 32223; PT and PTA), Herschel / Riverside (Jacksonville, FL 32204; PT or PTA), Ponte Vedra Beach (FL 32082; PT or PTA), and Northside (Jacksonville, FL 32218; PT). These are separate clinic-based openings; applicants can indicate their preferred commute and schedule, and applying does not commit them to working across multiple locations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant program, as appropriate to the position.
• Current Florida PT or PTA license, or eligibility to obtain the appropriate license before starting.
• Interest in outpatient orthopedics and collaborative patient care.
• Strong communication, documentation, and time management skills.
• Commitment to continued learning and a positive patient experience.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates and experienced clinicians are welcome; no particular experience level is specified as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized orthopedic rehabilitation within the clinician’s professional scope of practice.
• Help patients improve mobility, strength, function, and independence.
• Collaborate with orthopedic physicians and rehabilitation colleagues.
• Document treatment and patient progress accurately using the shared EMR.
• Educate patients on exercises, recovery goals, and strategies for continued progress.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations and professional standards.
• Physical Therapists evaluate patients, establish plans of care, and guide treatment progression.
• Physical Therapist Assistants provide treatment under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist, following the established plan of care.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus; eligibility and amount discussed during hiring.
• Relocation assistance; eligibility and amount discussed during hiring.
• Student loan repayment support; eligibility and amount discussed during hiring.
• Continuing education funding and dedicated continuing education days.
• In-house continuing education opportunities provided by physicians.
• Structured mentorship program for new graduates.
• Employee benefits package; coverage, eligibility, and plan details reviewed during hiring.
• Bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree