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Easter Seals Florida
Daytona Beach, Florida

Physical Therapist- PRN

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Job Description

Part-time (as needed) positions.

In- School and In-Center positions available.

About Easterseals Florida

Easterseals Florida is a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families across the state through compassionate, high-quality services. With 52 programs operating throughout Florida, we create inclusive opportunities that help people of all abilities reach their full potential and lead meaningful, independent lives.

Work At Our Dunn Avenue Hub & Local Volusia County Schools

In our school-based roles, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact by supporting children within local Volusia County schools-bringing care and therapy services right into the environments where they learn and grow every day.

Our Dunn Avenue location serves as a vibrant hub for early development and family-centered care. This dynamic setting supports children and families from the very beginning, offering a collaborative space where providers work together to make meaningful progress.

It is also home to our expanding pediatric therapy program, where Physical Therapists play a critical role in helping children build strength, improve mobility, and increase independence. Through evidence-based, compassionate care, you'll partner with families to support each child's unique developmental journey.

At Easterseals Florida, we believe in creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and delivering services that truly make a difference-every day. As a Pediatric Physical Therapist, you will be an essential part of this mission, helping children gain the skills they need to thrive at home, in school, and in their community.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to positively shape the lives of children while working closely with families and a multidisciplinary team.

  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations and re-evaluations for pediatric clients
  • Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
  • Track progress through timely documentation using EMR systems
  • Set and achieve meaningful goals outlined in each Plan of Care
  • Manage your caseload effectively while mentoring and supervising PTA(s)
  • Collaborate with families, schools, early intervention programs, and care teams
  • Empower families through education and support

What We Offer

  • Live and on-demand Professional Development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
  • A culture that supports Work-Life Balance
  • The opportunity to make a lasting impact in your community

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (Doctorate preferred)
  • Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida
  • Medicaid and National Provider Number (preferred)
  • Previous pediatric experience (preferred- but passion for working with children is key!)
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with basic computer applications and EMR systems
  • Flexibility and commitment to self-development
  • Integrity, tact, and sound judgment
  • Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required to drive for program related business

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities.

Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: info.flclearinghouse.com.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningEMR documentationCaseload managementSupervisionInterpersonal communicationCollaborationPatient educationMobility trainingEvidence-based practice

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (728 salary observations; 3,286 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,883 salary observations; 56,734 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).

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

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution44 jobs · 32 employers

17
<$105k
14
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
8
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 32 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Daytona Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$302k
Typical market rent
$1,533/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Easter Seals Florida

Non-profit Organizations
Winter Park, Florida
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development
Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
Work-Life Balance