Skilled Nursing Therapist 3-Month Contract
- Contract
Open in 2 locations
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Florida
2 open- up to $2,600/wk
Gainesville, FL (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 1mo ago
- up to $2,600/wk
Orlando, FL (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 2mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in Florida post a median of $42.75 an hour, the middle half $30.06–$56.50, across 16 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in Florida earn a median of $27.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
SKILLED NURSING THERAPIST 3-MONTH CONTRACT
Gainesville and Jacksonville area | 40 Hours Per Week
Looking for a short-term opportunity with premium travel compensation and full-time hours ?
We are seeking talented therapy professionals for a 3-month Therapy contract .
This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians who want the earning potential of a travel position while remaining within Florida.
Premium Weekly Compensation
Based on a 40-hour workweek
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP): Up to $2,600/week
Physical Therapist (PT): Up to $2,400/week
Occupational Therapist (OT): Up to $2,400/week
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): Up to $1,800/week
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA): Up to $1,800/week
Contract Highlights
3-month contract
40 hours per week
- Work with multiple experienced rehabilitation teams
- Gain experience across a variety of skilled nursing environments
What We're Looking For
Candidates must hold a current Florida license applicable to their discipline and have the flexibility to travel between assigned locations. We're looking for clinicians who are dependable, adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Three months. Full-time hours. Premium weekly compensation. A chance to make an impact across multiple communities.
If you're ready for a change of scenery and an opportunity to bring your expertise to multiple rehabilitation teams across Florida, we'd love to connect with you.
From PeopleFirst Healthcare's job posting for Gainesville, FL, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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PeopleFirst Healthcare hires nurses, front-office staff and allied health staff in Gainesville, Leesburg and other towns in Florida.
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