Physical Therapist Seasonal
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Seasonal Marco Island Outpatient
What We Offer Our Seasonal Staff
- PREMIUM Higher Seasonal Pay Rates: Maximize your earnings with boosted, top-tier pay during the peak season.
- Sunny Naples, FL Location: Work in paradise and soak up Florida’s coastal sunshine all winter long.
- Winter Peak Season: Jump straight into high-demand placement starting January 10, 2027.
- The Seasonal Upgrade: Combine peak-season pay with a Physicians Regional team culture that makes you actually look forward to your shifts.
Shift
- Days
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation for children and adults as prescribed by a referring physician. This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.
Essential Functions
- Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans across diverse patient populations.
- Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
- Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
- Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
- Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
- Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
- Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
- Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
- Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
- 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, therapeutic techniques, and safety standards.
- Ability to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop effective treatment plans.
- Proficiency in using therapy equipment and technology for documentation and billing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
- Commitment to professional development and adherence to ethical and legal standards.
Licenses and Certifications
- PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
- BLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures for patients while documenting progress and billing information. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients and families on recovery plans.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (571 salary observations; 3,495 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (11,898 salary observations; 60,349 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $135k (middle half $103k–$146k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $90k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−4%)571 state / 11,898 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,398 active | 21,870 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,822 in the last 30 days | 4,454 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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