Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist - Neuro

IPR Physical Therapist | Neuro Rehabilitation | Miami FL | Nonprofit + PSLF Eligible

Nealy Pierce is working with a nonprofit hospital system in the Miami, FL area to fill a full-time Inpatient Rehabilitation (IPR) Physical Therapist position. This is a permanent, W-2 hospital-based role focused on complex neurological rehabilitation, set in a recently updated clinical environment with strong mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration. New graduate physical therapists with an IPR rotation are welcomed, as are experienced IPR clinicians ready for their next step.

What You'd Be Walking Into:

• Neurologically heavy caseload: stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), amputee rehabilitation, and multi-trauma patients
• PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) through nonprofit hospital employer
• Manageable patient volume, 4 to 6 patients per day with 60 to 90 minute treatment sessions
• Roughly 6 contact hours per 8-hour shift, among the lowest productivity expectations in inpatient rehab
• Use of advanced rehabilitation technology and specialized neurological therapy equipment
• Private patient rooms and a recently renovated clinical space
• Tight-knit interdisciplinary team of experienced PTs, OTs, and SLPs
• Structured mentorship led by senior inpatient rehab clinicians

Schedule:

• Flexible morning start windows (8 AM to 9 AM)
• Full-time permanent hospital position

Compensation & Benefits:

• Generous sign-on bonus structured over a multi-year commitment
• Sign-on can be redirected to a student loan servicer if preferred
• Relocation assistance available (receipt-based)
• PSLF eligible through nonprofit hospital employer
• Annual merit increases up to 3% plus a Merit Plus performance bonus tied to hospital benchmarks
• Annual wellness program bonus up to $500
• Weekend hour differential available
• CEU support (case-by-case, with emphasis 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
• Clinically sharp with a big-picture perspective on patient care
• Strong communicator across clinical staff, patients, and families
• Collaborative, team-oriented clinician with a servant-leader mindset

Interview Logistics: Qualified candidates are flown in for on-site interviews with flight, hotel, and rental car fully covered by the hospital. Process moves 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 View email address on apply.j-vers.com .