Physical Therapist - PACE

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

PTO 5+ weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PACE, a member of Empath Health, seeks a compassionate Full-Time Physical Therapist to join our interdisciplinary PACE team in Bradenton, FL. You will deliver personalized therapy across homes, Day Center, and facilities to help older adults age in place with dignity.

This role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities through education and tuition reimbursement as part of a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (Master’s or Doctorate preferred).
• Active Florida PT license.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with geriatric populations.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication, time management, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled PT interventions across home, Day Center, and facility setting.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to create personalized therapy plans.
• Track participant progress and manage documentation.
• Coordinate use of durable medical equipment (DME).
• Support restorative, maintenance, and rehab goals in a proactive care model.

Skills

Florida PT license

Geriatric experience

CPR certification

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

PACE, a member of Empath Health is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Full-Time Physical Therapist to join our interdisciplinary PACE team in Bradenton, FL. In this role, the Physical Therapist will help older adults age in place with dignity, delivering personalized therapy across homes, facilities, and our Day Center.

This is more than a job—it’s a mission.

What is PACE? The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique care model designed to help older adults remain independent and safe in their own homes.

• Relationship-Based Care with Real Impact: Build lasting connections with participants, supporting their independence and mobility—this is a meaningful alternative to inpatient rehab or traditional outpatient care.
• Team-Driven, Preventive Focus: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other clinicians in a true interdisciplinary care model focused on prevention and holistic well-being.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver skilled PT interventions across home, Day Center, and facility setting
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to create personalized therapy plans
• Track participant progress and manage documentation
• Coordinate use of durable medical equipment (DME)
• Support restorative, maintenance, and rehab goals in a proactive care model

Why Join Empath Health?

• Fair, Competitive Pay: Your work has value, and we reward it.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement with company match.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Growth That Lasts: Advance through education, training, and tuition reimbursement.

A Mission That Matters: Join a team built on kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (Master’s or Doctorate preferred)
• Active (or eligible) Florida PT license
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with geriatric populations
• Current CPR certification
• Strong communication, time management, and documentation skills

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support. Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

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