Physical Therapist, Outpatient | UF Health Emerson Outpatient | PRN | Days
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
PRN Days. 8am to 5pm. Varied days M-F
The Physical Therapist examines and evaluates patients, developing effective treatment plans appropriate for the patient condition. The Physical Therapist measures patient progress, modifies treatment plans and educates the patient to produce optimal outcomes.
Qualifications
Age of patients servced
All Age Groups.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree. Specific course work: Physical Therapy preferred
Preferred Education
Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy Required Experience: Less than one year clinical experience in area of job opening (e. g. Acute, outpatient, etc.)
Skills
1. Knowledge of Physical Therapy theory, procedures, practices and equipment.
2. Good communication skills. Proactive, positive approach to problem solving.
3. Thorough knowledge of possible hazards/necessary precautions/remedial measures in the treatment and care of patients.
4. Ability to assess and implement a treatment programs for simple and complex therapy diagnoses.
5. Computer skills in Microsoft Office suite.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Current Florida Physical Therapy license.
- BLS from the American Heart Association
Preferred Experience
Experience in hospital-based rehabilitation services preferred
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist is responsible for examining and evaluating patients to develop and implement effective treatment plans. They also monitor patient progress, modify plans as needed, and provide education to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (724 salary observations; 3,273 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,786 salary observations; 56,355 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, Outpatient | UF Health Emerson Outpatient | PRN | Days at UF Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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