Physical Therapist-Per Diem

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL • 5h ago

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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