Physical Therapist (Full-Time + Benefits!) - St Lucie, Florida

They don’t need another temp. They need you.

Charter Schools USA — St. Lucie County, Florida  |  Full-Time W-2 Employee

There are students across three Charter Schools USA campuses in St. Lucie County who are waiting for a consistent, skilled Physical Therapist — not a revolving door of short-term contractors who leave before they learn which kid needs a gait trainer and which one needs a sensory break before they can function in the gym. These students deserve someone who knows their history, who builds trust over time, and who shows up on Monday already thinking about what Tuesday's session will look like.

That's the kind of PT we're looking for. And we've built a compensation and support model designed to make sure you can be that person without sacrificing your own wellbeing, your finances, or your professional growth.

The average school-based PT salary in Florida sits around $56,000 — roughly 45% below what PTs earn in outpatient or home health settings. We think that's wrong. Our offer reflects the actual value of what you do.

The staffing agencies that serve St. Lucie County schools pay PTs $27–$35/hr as 1099 contractors — no benefits, no PTO, no stability. Those same agencies bill the schools $65–75/hr. The math isn't hard. The people doing the actual work are getting the smallest share of the value they create.

Thrive flipped the model:

• Master's or doctoral degree (DPT preferred) in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program

• Active Florida PT license (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

• NPTE passage and licensure in good standing

• Pediatric or school-based experience preferred — but new graduates are warmly welcomed with structured mentorship from a clinical lead who remembers what those first months feel like

• Bilingual (Spanish) is a meaningful plus — premium compensation applies

•Workloads aligned to APTA best practice standards — because quality outcomes require sustainable conditions

•A company that sees you as a person first, a clinician second, and a line item never

•Professional development that's real: $750/year for CEUs, conferences, and materials, plus all licensure and FPTA dues covered

•A no non-compete policy. We believe if you stay, it should be because this is the best professional home you've ever had — not because a clause in a contract says you can't leave

•The chance to be part of something different. We're not a staffing agency that happens to care. We're a company built from the ground up on the belief that investing in providers is the only way to truly invest in students.

There are students who need PT who will stay and build something real. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you today. Email careers@thrivestaffing.com or apply at thrivestaffing.com/careers. 

Thrive Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.