Neuro Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist

Nealy Pierce -
Tallahassee, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$84,250 - $113,580 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Continuing education credits
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Physical Therapy License

Full 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

Compensation & Benefits:

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
Weekend hour differential available
CEU support on a case-by-case basis, focused on marketable certifications
23 days paid time off
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Employer-contributed retirement plan

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 [email protected].

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