--- title: Physical Therapist description: St. Petersburg Nursing & Rehabilitation is hiring for the Physical Therapist role in Saint Petersburg, FL. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/physical-therapist-at-st-petersburg-nursing-and-rehabilitation-01a0ec4e-b8e0-7bb7-8e60-c9afa186ce44 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join St. Petersburg Nursing & Rehabilitation as Physical Therapist in Saint Petersburg, FL. Pays $55–$60 per hour. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0o912z.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | St. Petersburg Nursing & Rehabilitation | | **Location** | St. Petersburg, FL | | **Salary** | $55/hr - $60/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 02, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for St. Petersburg Nursing & Rehabilitation. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for St. Petersburg Nursing & Rehabilitation. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $100,000 – $109,000 a year (median $105,000). ## Description **Purpose of Your Job Position** The primary purpose of your position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the Facility’s Physical Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all time. **Duties and Responsibilities** ·         Review request for physical therapy services and physicians’ orders. ·         Interview resident to determine type of treatments needed and schedule therapy, as ordered. ·         Evaluate type of therapy most desirable after consulting with physician. ·         Participate in the development and implementation or resident assessments (MDS) and care plans. ·         Brief resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment. ·         Assist in transporting resident to and from physical therapy room or area. ·         Demonstrate to residents and staff personnel, as necessary, the use of medical appliances involved in physical therapy (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices). ·         Perform physical therapy in resident’s room, as necessary. ·         Reassure resident before and during therapy treatment. ·         Prepare resident for treatment by dress or position and administer physical therapy in accordance with established policies and procedures. ·         Apply agents such as diathermy, ultrasound, infrared, massage, therapeutic exercise, etc., as required. ·         Recommend modifications or changes in the resident’s therapy program based on own evaluation of progress. ·         Participate in the development and implementation of care plans. **Working Conditions** ·         Works in office areas, therapy rooms, resident rooms, etc. ·         Is involved with physicians, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. ·         Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors. ·         Must be constantly alert for resident safety. **Education/Experience** ·         Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university. ·         Must have, experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility. Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices. Must have a current valid state license. **Specific Requirements** ·         Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist in this state. ·         Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. ·         Must be knowledgeable of physical therapy procedures. ·         Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. 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