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Job Posting Title Physical Therapist - Pediatrics (Per Diem)

Trinity Health logoTrinity Health~$40–$60/hrtypicalHoly Cross Hospital - Ft. Lauderdale, FloridaPart timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night
  • PRN / per diem

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Florida post a median of $52 an hour, the middle half $47.96–$60, across 149 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).

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Medicare rating of Holy Cross Hospital

Medicare gives Holy Cross Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Florida's hospitals average 3.0). 70% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Florida hospitals by rating.

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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.) Every state's PT Compact status.

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About the job

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Description

Pediatric PT - Per Diem

Position Purpose

Physical Therapist (Family Life Center) - to create a distinctive and exceptional therapeutic space for infants and children that will improve their health and quality of life. Improving access and opportunity to children from poor communities with limited resources will be instrumental in improving health equity and decreasing disparities. This uniquely created area will design and implement programs to improve the individual child’s areas of need and increase overall function and participation. Individualized assessments, treatment plans, progress assessments and goals will be monitored at each session with family input and in accordance with each child’s abilities towards achieving optimal function and movement and prevention of injury.

What you will do

*Evaluations are conducted with thoroughness and efficiency, including appropriate tests

and measurements.

  • Sets functional, realistic, and measurable goals and the patient demonstrates consistent

achievement of those goals.

  • Designs a functional treatment plan that is reflective of prescribed therapy and

incorporates applicable reimbursement issues.

  • Re-evaluates and discharges patients within appropriate time frames.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.

Experience & Skills :

New Grads and Experienced PT's welcome. Prefer Pediatric experience.

Licensure/Certification :

Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida is required.

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.

From Trinity Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is a health system with 91 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) hospitals, 101 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) continuing care locations and 133,000 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) colleagues serving communities across 23 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) states. Source: Trinity Health, About Us

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