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John Knox Village of Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Join John Knox Village of Florida as a Per Diem Home Health Physical Therapist and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients. This onsite role offers the opportunity to work closely with individuals in a community-focused environment in beautiful Pompano Beach. You will engage with a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence, allowing you to apply cutting-edge techniques while fostering a culture of customer-centricity and empathy.

Being part of a forward-thinking organization means you can contribute to enhancing the quality of home health care. Your expertise will be utilized in a supportive setting that encourages problem-solving and trust among colleagues. Join us to be a part of the change and bring high-performance care to our residents.

If you are a licensed physical therapist ready to embrace a rewarding challenge, we invite you to apply today.

A little about John Knox Village of Florida

John Knox Village is a not-for-profit Life Care Retirement Community offering a full range of independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care options for more than 1,000 senior residents on our 70-acre campus, located in Pompano Beach, convenient to major highways and transportation options.

What does a Home Health Physical Therapist do?

As a Per Diem Home Health Physical Therapist at John Knox Village of Florida, you will have the rewarding opportunity to visit patients in the comfort of their homes to deliver prescribed physical therapy.

In this vital role, you will assess individual needs and implement tailored treatment plans to enhance mobility, improve strength, and promote overall wellness. You will work closely with patients, fostering trusting relationships that empower them to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

This position allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of those you serve while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy that comes with providing care in a home setting. Your expertise will be instrumental in helping our patients maintain their independence and quality of life.

What You Need to Be Successful

To be successful as a Per Diem Home Health Physical Therapist at John Knox Village of Florida, you will need a strong foundation in home health care practices and a valid Physical Therapist license.

Essential skills include effective communication to engage with patients and their families, as well as the ability to adapt treatment plans based on individual needs. Proficiency in utilizing software and tools specific to home health care is crucial for documentation and tracking patient progress.

Additionally, problem-solving skills will enable you to address challenges that arise during therapy sessions. An empathetic approach is vital to foster rapport with patients, while a commitment to excellence ensures that you provide the highest quality of care. Your combined experience and competencies will contribute to the overall success of our patient-centered mission.

Knowledge and Skills Required for the Position Are

  • Home Health Experience
  • Licensed Physical Thereapist

Your Next Step

We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. That's why we offer a mobile-friendly application process - because we know your time is valuable. If you're ready to take your management skills to the next level and join a team that values hard work and good times, complete our application today!

Additional Requirements

This position is subject to Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida law. More information can be found on the AHCA Background Screening webpage: info.flclearinghouse.com

John Knox Village is a Drug‑Free and Tobacco‑Free Workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will visit patients in their homes to assess individual needs and implement tailored treatment plans. They will work to enhance patient mobility, improve strength, and promote overall wellness while fostering trusting relationships.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Physical Therapist license and have a strong foundation in home health care practices. Proficiency in documentation software and the ability to adapt treatment plans to individual patient needs are essential.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningMobility EnhancementStrength TrainingPatient Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% 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 Physical Therapist at John Knox Village of Florida a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% 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

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 30 employers

18
<$110k
10
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
5
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
84%
Sign-on bonus
49%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
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$65-$75/hr
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

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

  • On-site

Living in Pompano Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$439k
Typical market rent
$2,355/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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 John Knox Village of Florida

Non-profit Organizations
Pompano Beach, FL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Autonomy