Physical Therapist - Per Diem
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Job Description
Physical Therapist – Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Per Diem - Monday through Friday between hours of 8:30am and 3:30 pm
Arc Broward is looking for a Per Diem Florida State Licensed Physical Therapist for our 3–5 year-old students with special needs
Essential Job Functions/Duties
The physical Therapist is responsible for provision of quality physical therapy
services including:
- assessment, therapeutic treatment planning and service delivery using best practice treatment modalities for children to facilitate age-appropriate independence in gross motor coordination, balance, strengthening activities, and motor planning activities
- developing and implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring the progress of each child through analysis of data and making necessary modifications
- evaluating physical and social environmental conditions for optimal function, learning, independence, health, and stability
- demonstrating and modeling effective and therapeutic intervention strategies
- providing coaching and consultation to staff for continuity and generalization across settings
- collaborating with all members of the team
- assessing, recommending, and ensuring that children are provided with proper adaptive equipment
Attributes Desired
- You demonstrate an intense enthusiasm to assist people with disabilities, and support the agency’s mission and culture by helping others, and showing an interest towards our great cause. You inspire others, have fun, and celebrate successes.
- You demonstrate kindness, dignity, empathy, courtesy, and helpfulness in all interactions with individuals served and their families, coworkers, external customers, funders, and all stakeholders.
- You are honest and conduct yourself in the highest ethical manner. You are loyal and accountable. You promote and practice justice, fairness, and equity. You affirm human and civil rights, and responsibilities of all individuals who are supported by the organization.
- You act in a diligent manner. You attain goals and satisfy needs of the individuals served and the organization. You exceed customer expectations.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit. You have innovative ideas that enhance the lives of individuals served and advance the wellbeing of our organization. You are a change agent that promotes growth and improvement.
- Problem solver. You are passionate about identifying and meeting challenges and have excellent critical thinking skills, dive into the details, and know what questions to ask and when.
- Judgment. Thoughtful in approach. You demonstrate excellent judgment, and you are a model of the tact and discretion required of a trusted advisor and consultative business partner.
- Poise and perspective. Colleagues and parents respect you for your expertise You effortlessly communicate the message appropriate to your audience. You work confidently with people at all levels.
- Service-driven. You are committed to providing the highest level of customer service while remaining aligned with the mission of the organization. You are known for how you provide compassionate and individualized treatment to each child.
- Excellent communicator. You are approachable, flexible, and responsive. You confidently engage with staff at all levels. You are known for your poise, tact, and diplomacy.
- Collaborative. You work together with all members of each child’s team to provide holistic services and supports
What Makes Arc Broward Great?
- Arc Broward is a leader in the field of Developmental Disabilities and provides excellent professional growth and training
- Arc Broward is forward-thinking and innovate
- Arc Broward values our team members and helps them shine
- Arc Broward puts the CARE in CAREER!
Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering therapeutic treatments to children with special needs to improve gross motor skills. They also collaborate with staff to provide coaching and ensure the proper use of adaptive equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Florida State Licensed Physical Therapist. The role requires a strong commitment to assisting individuals with disabilities and excellent communication and collaborative skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $90k (middle half $76k–$105k)980 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,373 active | 21,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 44% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,996 in the last 30 days | 4,461 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Per Diem at Arc Broward a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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