Physical Therapist - Full Time

Southern Healthcare Management • Ocala, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist works in a skilled nursing environment in Ocala, Florida, serving older adults and residents with complex conditions. The role emphasizes patient relationships, clinical excellence, and collaboration within a supportive therapy team. The organization describes opportunities for long-term career growth, mentorship, professional development, specialty-program development, and outpatient program work. An optional informal meet-and-greet with the therapy team is available before interviewing.

The position may include onsite supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, and provisional physical therapists, consistent with state practice guidelines. The employee participates in company-sponsored training and helps ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws, including privacy and confidentiality requirements for residents’ protected health information.

Shift work may be required. The role involves frequent standing, walking, hand and finger use, reaching, feeling, talking, and hearing. The employee may occasionally assist with lifting or transferring patients weighing 100 to 250 pounds and may occasionally be exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• Doctorate, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; the posting also specifies a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy issued by the State of Florida.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical experience is preferred.
• Enjoyment of working with older adults and complex conditions.
• Value for patient relationships over high-volume turnover.
• Interest in a long-term career with growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to residents in a skilled nursing environment.
• Collaborate with the therapy team and support patient relationships and clinical excellence.
• May provide onsite supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants, Rehab Aides, and provisional physical therapists in accordance with state practice guidelines.
• Participate in or conduct company-sponsored training to prevent improper use or disclosure of residents’ protected health information.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and state and federal law.
• Adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines concerning the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.
• May develop and lead specialty programs.

Benefits

• CEU reimbursement and specialty certification support.
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development.
• Competitive, industry-leading pay.
• Flexible schedules to support work/life balance.
• Annual performance reviews with growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance.
• PTO accrual.
• Six paid holidays.
• Outpatient program opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time