Per Diem Physical Therapist
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Dignity Health Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, $60/hr in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- centric: the patient always comes first and we treat every patient with care An exceptional communicator: someone who communicates proactively and with empathy Detail
Requirements
- Required Credentials: Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Physical Therapy.
- Current State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice.
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60/hr
- CME allowance: $15,580.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Dignity Health Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist – Per Diem, $60/hr.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Per Diem Physical Therapist position at Dignity Health Physical Therapy includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at Dignity Health Physical Therapy is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $60000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($60k–$60k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient care, Clinical assessment, Orthopedics, Communication, Empathy, Teamwork, Adaptability. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Provide exceptional physical therapy care to patients to promote healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Collaborate effectively with the clinical team while maintaining high standards of performance and patient-centric service.
Benefits package: Continuing education opportunities worth up to $15,580/year, APTA accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, Weekend classes and online education, Formal weekly mentoring program for new grads, Residency and Fellowship programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
12d ago
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