Physical Therapist Assistant, Per Diem, Flex Shift, Job ID: 1725441

Palmetto General Hospital

1 month ago

FloridaPer Diem / PRNPhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Palmetto General Hospital as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, Flex Shift in United States.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Palmetto General Hospital as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Per Diem, Flex Shift.

Key Skills

Patient TreatmentAge Specific Treatment ToolsSupervisionConsultationInterdepartmental Communication

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant treats patients of all ages using age-specific tools under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist and assists in supervising supportive personnel. This role also involves providing consultation and maintaining communication across hospital departments.

Requirements

No prior experience is necessary, accepting new graduates, but candidates must possess a current Florida Physical Therapy license and obtain a current BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire. Successful completion of background and drug tests is also mandatory.

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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Palmetto General Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Treatment, Age Specific Treatment Tools, Supervision, Consultation, Interdepartmental Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant treats patients of all ages using age-specific tools under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist and assists in supervising supportive personnel. This role also involves providing consultation and maintaining communication across hospital departments.

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