Neuro Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Merit-based increases

Merit bonus

Wellness bonus

CEU support

PTO 23 days

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Nealy Pierce, LLC is partnering with a nonprofit hospital system in Tallahassee, FL to hire a full-time Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist. This hospital-based role emphasizes neurological rehabilitation, a manageable patient load, and mentorship within a collaborative team.

New graduates are welcomed alongside experienced IP Rehab clinicians. The position offers a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a path to PSLF through the nonprofit employer.

Qualifications

• Active or pending Florida PT license.
• Acute care PT with inpatient rotation preferred.
• Neurological rehab experience or focus beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neuro rehabilitation with a 4–6 patient daily load and 60–90 minute sessions.
• Collaborate with PTs, OTs, and SLPs in a mentorship-driven environment.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary care planning and patient-family education.

Skills

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical precision

Education

DPT or MPT from an accredited program

Job description

PT - Inpatient Rehab | Complex Neuro | Tallahassee FL | Nonprofit + PSLF

Nealy Pierce is partnering with a nonprofit hospital system in the Tallahassee, FL area to fill a full-time Inpatient Rehab (IPR) Physical Therapist position. This is a permanent, W-2 hospital-based role centered on neurological rehabilitation, a manageable patient load, and a clinical environment built around mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration. New graduate PTs are welcomed alongside experienced IPR clinicians.

What's Worth Knowing About This Role:

• Heavy neurological focus: stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), amputee rehab, and multi-trauma rehabilitation
• PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) through nonprofit hospital employer
• Sustainable caseload of 4 to 6 patients per day with 60 to 90 minute treatment sessions
• Productivity expectation of approximately 6 contact hours per 8-hour shift, one of the more reasonable in inpatient rehab
• Access to advanced rehabilitation technology and specialized neurological therapy tools
• Recently updated clinical environment with private patient rooms
• Close-knit interdisciplinary team of experienced PTs, OTs, and SLPs
• Built-in mentorship from senior IPR clinicians committed to clinical development

Schedule:

• Flexible start times in the morning (8 AM to 9 AM)
• Permanent full-time hospital position
• Solid sign-on bonus structured over a multi-year commitment
• Sign-on redirectable to student loan servicer if preferred
• Relocation assistance available (receipt-based)
• PSLF eligible through nonprofit hospital system
• Annual merit increases up to 3% plus a Merit Plus performance bonus tied to hospital benchmarks
• Annual wellness bonus up to $500
• CEU support on a case-by-case basis, focused on marketable certifications
• 23 days paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

What We're Looking For:

• DPT or MPT from an accredited physical therapy program
• Active or pending applicable state PT license
• Acute care PTs with a relevant inpatient rotation will also be considered
• Clinical precision combined with a big-picture view of rehabilitation
• Strong communicator across clinical staff, patients, and families
• Collaborative team player with a servant-leader mindset

Interview Process:

Qualified candidates are flown in for on-site interviews, with flight, hotel, and rental car covered by the hospital. Decisions move quickly once the right candidate is identified.

About Nealy Pierce:

Nealy Pierce specializes in permanent PT, OT, and SLP placements with hospital systems nationwide. We take the time to understand your situation and what matters most before recommending any opportunity. Browse current positions at nealypierce.com/job or email [e-mail].