Physical Therapist FT/PRN
- PRN / per diem
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Florida post a median of $52.50 an hour, the middle half $47.99–$59.31, across 180 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Florida earn a median of $48.58 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Licensed in another state?
Florida is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a Florida license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Florida license, apply to the Florida Board of Physical Therapy (Florida Department of Health) for a license by endorsement ($180, by its own page): what Florida asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Florida requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist license, from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy (Florida Department of Health).
- Under MOBILE endorsement an applicant needs an active, unencumbered license in another state, a passing national examination score, at least two years of active practice in the four years before applying, no unremoved National Practitioner Data Bank reports and no discipline in the previous five years or pending; the applicant applies online, has every state where a license was held send a license verification, has FSBPT transfer the NPTE score report and submits Livescan fingerprints.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years (current licenses expire November 30, 2027) with 24 contact hours of continuing education per biennium, including 2 hours on prevention of medical errors and 1 hour on HIV/AIDS for the first renewal, with no more than 12 hours by home study.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Florida · Every state's rule
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About the job
Award Care Health Group is looking for Physical Therapist to join our family!
Do you thrive in a family/team environment and desire to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your skills? Are you caring and compassionate? If this sounds like you, let's talk!
Benefits
- Pay rate: Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off (PTO) program. .
- Access to online learning 24/7: Use it for free to help grow your own personal and professional development.
- Health insurance for the entire family!
- 401k with a match!
Major Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluation and direction our physical therapy service as well as it programs and activities as direct.
- Assist in interpreting physical therapy policies and procedures to personnel residents, family members, etc. as necessary.
- Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessment.
- Initiate individual restorative program for residents in conjunction with the residents’ plan of care.
- Brief resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment.
- Reassure resident before and during therapy treatment.
- Be alert to resident’s response to treatment. Notify therapist immediately for assistance if required.
- Assist residents in ambulatory training as directed.
- Demonstrate to resident and nursing personnel, as necessary, the use of medical appliances involved in physical therapy. (e.g., wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic)
- Create an environment and a culture that enables the facility to fulfill its mission.
- Must document changes and follow up on condition.
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of School of Physical Therapy
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Experience
- Minimum of three months recent experience as a Physical Therapist working in a nursing home environment preferred.
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Licenses/Certifications
- State of Florida Physical Therapy License
- CPR Certification
- We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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From Award Care at Big Bend's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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