Per Diem Physical Therapist – Day Shift

Health First; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem Schedule

Day Shifts

Paygrade PG-42

Job summary

Health First is seeking a per diem therapist in Florida to provide high-quality care while ensuring patient safety and adherence to policies. The role requires a discipline-appropriate degree, active Florida licensure, and a current BLS card. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential as is the ability to document care accurately.

Per diem shifts run days with a PG-42 pay grade. You will collaborate with the team to manage daily schedules, review treatments, and participate in

Qualifications

• Completion of a discipline appropriate degree from an accredited program/college.
• Current Florida license.
• Interpersonal communications skills.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient safety at all times.
• Ensures compliance with precautions and documents all current precautions and changes in status.
• Evaluates patients thoroughly and documents evaluations according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Completes progress notes and reassessments when required and documents them according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals and documents treatments according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
• Attends department meetings that take place during scheduled work hours; otherwise, reviews and signs meeting minutes. Attends in-services given by other staff and students that take place during scheduled work hours.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Basic computer skills

BLS certification

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Health First is seeking a per diem therapist in Florida to provide high-quality care while ensuring patient safety and adherence to policies. The role requires a discipline-appropriate degree, active Florida licensure, and a current BLS card. Strong communication and basic computer skills are essential as is the ability to document care accurately.

Per diem shifts run days with a PG-42 pay grade. You will collaborate with the team to manage daily schedules, review treatments, and participate in