Physical Therapist Seasonal Outpatient

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Job description

Physical Therapist Seasonal 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 educate patients and families on treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationSafety compliance

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (861 salary observations; 2,911 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (21,305 salary observations; 48,778 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
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