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Unlimited Health Care Services
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Home Health Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$80/visit, $90-$100/eval

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Job Description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) – HOME HEALTH | PER DIEM 1099

About the Role

Unlimited Health Care Services Inc. is looking for a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to join our home health team in Fort Lauderdale and East Broward County.

This is a per diem, 1099 opportunity designed for PTs who value flexibility and want greater control over their schedules. Whether you're looking for additional income, want to work around an existing schedule, or simply prefer the independence of providing one-on-one care in the home, this position gives you the flexibility to choose visits that work for you while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

As a Home Health PT, you'll work directly with patients in their homes to help improve mobility, strength, balance, function, and independence. You'll have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your patients while making a measurable difference in their quality of life.

New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments

Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's needs and goals

Provide skilled physical therapy interventions in the home setting

Implement therapeutic exercises and activities to improve strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional independence

Evaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate

Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, mobility, positioning, safety, and home exercise programs

Instruct patients and caregivers in techniques to promote safe mobility and independence

Communicate patient progress and changes in condition with physicians, nurses, and other members of the care team

Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation for each visit

Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary care team

Requirements

Active Florida Physical Therapist (PT) license in good standing

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program

Current CPR/BLS certification

Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for patient home visits

Current auto insurance

Ability to work independently and manage your visits responsibly

Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

Compensation

Routine Visit: $80 per visit

Evaluation: $90–$100 per visit

Why Join Unlimited Health Care Services?

Per Diem 1099 flexibility

Choose visits that fit your schedule

Create a better work-life balance

Greater independence in managing your schedule

One-on-one patient care in the home setting

Supportive clinical team and leadership

East Broward County coverage

Locally owned and patient-focused agency

Opportunity to build valuable home health experience

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients

If you're a PT looking for the flexibility of home health, the independence of managing your own visits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about joining Unlimited Health Care Services Inc.!

This is a remote position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationMobility trainingStrength trainingBalance training

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 48 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 31% have no call, 71% 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 Home Health Physical Therapist at Unlimited Health Care Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average 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

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 19 employers

10
<$110k
3
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
6
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 19 employers

CME allowance
94%
401k / retirement match
71%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical TherapistContract

Concierge Home Care · Tallahassee, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#2

Physical Therapist, RPT, Flexible Weekday ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Vero Beach, Florida

$65-$75/hr
#3

Physical Therapist (PT) Acute Care TempForce

$75/hr
#4

Physical Therapist

$65-$75/hr
+ 46 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

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

Living in Fort Lauderdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$650k
Typical market rent
$2,736/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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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About Unlimited Health Care Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Per Diem 1099 flexibility
Choose visits that fit your schedule
Create a better work-life balance
Greater independence in managing your schedule
One-on-one patient care in the home setting
Supportive clinical team and leadership