Pool Physical Therapist - Pediatric Rehab
Compensation
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Job Description
This position will float in hospital-based units, OP Rehab Clinics, and Pediatric Rehab.
Under the general supervision of the Manager and according to the established policies and procedures, plans and administers treatment and therapy programs designed to assist patients having various cognitive and physical disabilities to achieve their highest level of functional independence.
Also responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, DPT Preferred.
- Licensure/Registration: Licensure by the State of Florida as a Physical Therapist
- Acute care / hospital experience preferred
- Strong inpatient pediatric experience required
- NICU experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Plans and administers therapy programs to help patients with cognitive and physical disabilities achieve functional independence. Floats between hospital-based units, outpatient rehab clinics, and pediatric rehab.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and Florida state licensure. Strong inpatient pediatric experience is required, with DPT and NICU experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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