Physical Therapist-Per Diem
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Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
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Job Description
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury.
Must be familiar with government regulations for PT practice in an outpatient setting and demonstrate an understanding of how these rules pertain to managing patient care, specifically for the OP Therapy Cap and Claims-Based Outcomes Reporting (i. e. G codes).
Flexibility in working in several clinical locations (i. e. hospital-based clinical setting and satellite clinics in the community)
Tasks Include
Administer manual exercises, massage and/or traction to help relieve pain, increase the patient's strength, and decrease or prevent deformity and crippling.
Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate followup care or referrals.
- Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Identify and document goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
- Inform the patient when diagnosis reveals findings outside their scope and refer to an appropriate practitioner.
- Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
- Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
- Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
This is a PER DIEM position on day shift with NO benefits.
Job Requirements
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.
Experience & Skills
New Grads and Experienced PT's welcome
Licensure/Certification
Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida is required
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our outpatient clinic specializing in both neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation. Our model is built on true 1:1 patient care, allowing clinicians to provide high-quality, individualized treatment without the pressure of high-volume scheduling.
This position is ideal for PTs who are passionate about complex cases, collaborative care, and evidence‑based practice.
What You’ll Do
Provide one-on-one outpatient physical therapy to patients with a mix of neurological and orthopedic diagnoses.
Evaluate and treat patients with conditions such as stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s disease, balance/vestibular disorders, postoperative orthopedic cases, sports injuries, spine dysfunction, and chronic pain.
- Develop individualized plans of care based on patient goals, functional needs, and clinical findings.
- Deliver skilled interventions including therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re‑education, gait training, manual therapy, balance retraining, and task-specific motor learning.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home programs, safety, and long-term wellness strategies.
- Communicate and collaborate with referring providers, interdisciplinary team members, and families.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation to support high-quality continuity of care.
- Collaborate with referring physicians and fellow rehab professionals.
- Opportunity of advancement through our clinical ladder program
Skills, Knowledge, Education and Experience
Licensed in the State of Florida as a Physical Therapist.
B.S. degree or higher in Physical Therapy.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required.
- One year as a registered physical therapist in an acute care facility and program development preferred.
- Ability to work independently.
- Interpersonal communication skills in a team or interdisciplinary work situation.
- Knowledge of personal computers
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one outpatient physical therapy to patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Must be a licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida with a Bachelor's degree or higher. Requires American Heart Association BLS certification and the ability to work independently in a clinical setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (725 salary observations; 3,273 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 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-Per Diem at Trinity Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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