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