Florida Travel PT Jobs
Travel Physical Therapist · SNF · Ortho Outpatient · Hospital Acute Care
Florida is the premier PT travel market in the Southeast — the country's oldest median-age population, 1M+ annual snowbird arrivals, 0% state income tax, and PT Compact membership combine to create year-round travel PT demand from Miami and Orlando to Tampa, Jacksonville, and the Gulf Coast.
PT Compact Member — No Separate License
PT Compact privileges let you work in Florida from any member state without a separate FL PT license. Fastest PT travel market entry in the Southeast.
0% Florida Income Tax
No state income tax = your full taxable base pay is yours. Strong advantage over CA (+13.3%) and NY (+10.9%) PT travel markets at equivalent gross rates.
Snowbird Season PT Surge (Oct–Apr)
1M+ seasonal residents from the Northeast arrive Oct–Apr, spike SNF and outpatient ortho PT volume by 25–40%. Best time to lock in Florida PT contracts.
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Submit ProfileFlorida Travel PT Pay by Setting (2025)
| PT Setting | Weekly Package | Contract Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Acute Care (Level I/II) | $2,200 – $2,600 | 13 weeks | Tampa General, Jackson Memorial; trauma + post-surgical PT |
| Inpatient Rehab (IRF) | $2,000 – $2,400 | 13 weeks | Brooks Rehab, Select Medical; stroke + ortho + TBI patients |
| SNF / Skilled Nursing | $1,800 – $2,200 | 8–13 weeks | Highest volume market; snowbird Oct–Apr surge |
| Outpatient Orthopedic | $1,800 – $2,200 | 8–13 weeks | Retirement community clinics; strong snowbird demand |
| Home Health PT | $2,000 – $2,400 | 13 weeks | Episodic visits; car required; per-visit or hourly structure |
| Pediatric PT / Early Intervention | $1,700 – $2,100 | 8–13 weeks | Nicklaus Children's, All Children's (Johns Hopkins), outpatient peds |
| School-Based PT | $1,700 – $2,000 | School year | Florida school year contracts; ESY (summer) extensions available |
Florida vs Texas vs California — Travel PT Comparison
| Factor | 🌴 Florida | ⭐ Texas | ☀️ California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Acute PT Peak Pay | $2,200–$2,600/wk | $2,100–$2,500/wk | $2,600–$3,200/wk |
| State Income Tax | 0% | 0% | 1%–13.3% |
| PT Compact Member | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SNF PT Volume | Very High (retiree pop) | High | Very High |
| Snowbird / Seasonal Surge | Yes (Oct–Apr) | Modest | No equivalent |
| Cost of Living | Low–Moderate | Low–Moderate | Very High |
| Retiree PT Demand | Highest in US | High | High |
| Year-Round Warm Weather | Yes | Yes | Yes (most regions) |
Florida Travel PT — FAQs
Q.How much do travel physical therapists make in Florida?
Travel PTs in Florida earn $1,800–$2,600/week depending on setting. Hospital acute care and inpatient rehab (IRF) at Level I trauma centers like Tampa General pay $2,200–$2,600/week. SNF and outpatient ortho positions range from $1,800–$2,200/week. Florida's 0% income tax significantly boosts net take-home vs. equivalent-gross CA or NY assignments.
Q.Does Florida have a PT Compact license?
Yes. Florida is a PT Compact member. Physical therapists with compact privileges from other member states can work in Florida without a separate FL PT license. This makes Florida one of the easiest states for PT travelers to begin work immediately. If your home state is not yet in the PT Compact, you must apply for a Florida PT license through the FPTA/DOH — typically 4–8 weeks.
Q.When is the best time to do a travel PT assignment in Florida?
October through April is the peak PT season in Florida — snowbird arrivals add 1M+ seasonal retirees, spiking orthopedic, SNF, and home health PT demand by 25–40%. Book your contract 8–10 weeks ahead for the snowbird season. Summer is less competitive for positions (so easier to get placed) but volume is somewhat lower except in theme park and coastal tourist areas.
Q.What PT specialties are most in demand in Florida?
SNF/post-acute PT has the highest volume of Florida travel positions (retiree population = constant post-acute PT demand). Outpatient orthopedic follows closely — retirement communities generate massive elective ortho surgery volumes. Neurological PT (stroke, TBI) is high-demand at inpatient rehab facilities like Brooks Rehab and Select Specialty. Home health PT is growing fast along Florida's coastal retirement corridors.
Florida PT — 0% Tax, Sunshine, Strong Demand
CatSol places travel PTs at Florida's top hospitals, rehab facilities, SNFs, and outpatient ortho clinics — with PT Compact making your start seamless.