Physical Therapist, Cornell Inpatient Rehab, Bethesda East, Per Diem, 8:30A-5P

Baptist Health; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Pool Physical Therapist for the Bethesda East inpatient rehab unit in Boynton Beach, FL. This per diem role runs 8:30 AM–5:00 PM with weekend/holiday rotations, requiring a flexible schedule to meet patient needs.

The therapist will evaluate and treat medically prescribed therapy services to maximize functional gains and independence, working both independently and in team settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist with BLS and CPR.
• Less than 1 year of experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat medically prescribed therapy services to achieve functional gains.
• Work independently or in teams and make decisions based on patient needs.
• Be willing to work weekends, holidays, and late hours on a rotational basis.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BLS

CPR

PT licensure

Job description

Pool Physical Therapist, Cornell Inpatient Rehab, Bethesda East, Per Diem, 8:30A-5P

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Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact - because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a \"grow our own\" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

This position is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of medically prescribed therapy services, in order to achieve maximum developmental potential, functional gains and independence. The therapist must be able to work independently, as well as, in teams and make appropriate decisions based on each patients functional needs. This job requires dependable attendance, flexibility and the ability to work on weekends, holidays and late hours on a rotational basis as needed. Estimated pay range for this position is $52.00 / hour depending on shift as applicable.

Qualifications

Degrees:

• Bachelors.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Basic Life Support.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification.
• Physical Therapist.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree.

Minimum Required Experience: Less than 1 year

Job

Physical Therapy

Primary Location

Boynton Beach

Organization

Bethesda Hospital, Inc.

Schedule

Per Diem

EOE, including disability/vets