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Lauderdale Lakes, Florida

Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Day Shift

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

Evaluating and assessing needs of patients and formulating treatment plans. Provides therapy services defined in treatment plans. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare staff. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager. Requires a bachelors degree. Master's degree preferred. Certified as a physical therapist in state of practice. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist is responsible for evaluating patient needs and formulating effective treatment plans. They also provide direct therapy services and collaborate with physicians and case managers to achieve patient goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and a valid physical therapist certification in the state of practice. A master's degree is preferred, along with familiarity with standard clinical practices and procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical judgmentSupervisionHealthcare collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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 Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 27 employers

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<$105k
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$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
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$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 27 employers

CME allowance
84%
401k / retirement match
75%
Sign-on bonus
63%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,577 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Lauderdale Lakes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$421k
Typical market rent
$2,065/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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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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