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Coral Gables, Florida

Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

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The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is currently seeking a per dime Physical Therapist to work in Miami.

The Physical Therapist TP* provides physical therapy and wellness services to patients and clients who have impairments, functional disabilities or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.

Moreover, this employee helps patients and clients restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The Physical Therapist TP* collaborates with healthcare teams that include physicians, occupational therapists, and psychologists.

Core Job Functions

  • Evaluates news patients, establishes goals, and develops appropriate treatment plans.
  • Documents all evaluations, treatments, and other pertinent patient interactions on a daily basis.
  • Educates patients and families regarding medical conditions and provides instructions for home activities.
  • Communicates with physicians and their staff to obtain necessary information and suggests revisions in treatment.
  • Utilizes treatment tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  • Maintains a satisfactory level of productivity and demonstrates willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of crisis or real clinic need.
  • Participates in quality and safety improvement activities.
  • Orients, instructs, and directs work activities for assistants and support personnel.
  • Utilizes appropriate methods and materials for learning programs, monitors effectiveness, and adapts programs accordingly.
  • Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

  • Doctorate degree in relevant field required
  • No previous experience required
  • Valid State of Florida Physical Therapist license required

BLS Required

  • Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
  • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.

As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.

Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type

Temporary

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, establishes treatment goals, and develops plans to restore function and relieve pain. They also collaborate with healthcare teams, document patient interactions, and educate families on home activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate degree in a relevant field and possess a valid State of Florida Physical Therapist license. A BLS certification is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningMobility improvementPain reliefPatient educationDocumentationCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (720 salary observations; 3,226 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Per Diem) at UOMUOMUS a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,389 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 30 employers

18
<$110k
10
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
5
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
84%
Sign-on bonus
49%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$65-$75/hr
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Coral Gables

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.64M
Typical market rent
$3,460/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Coral Gables, Florida
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Medical insurance
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Tuition remission