Job Details
Job Location: Tallahassee, FL
Position Type: Per Diem
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $32.28 - $50.04 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Clinical
Physical Therapist PRN - Home Health
Big Bend Hospice, a proud subsidiary of Seven Oaks Health, has delivered compassionate, high-quality care for more than 40 years across Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla counties. As we prepare to launch our new Home Health Team in January 2026, we are excited to welcome an experienced Physical Therapist to help shape this growing service line.
Guided by our core values of integrity, respect, and excellence, we’re seeking a dedicated and skilled professional who is passionate about supporting patients and families in their homes and communities.
The ideal candidate is a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) who helps patients improve physical mobility, manage pain, and recover from injuries or surgeries through personalized, evidence-based treatment plans.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
The Physical Therapist PRN responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide safe, evidence-based physical therapy evaluations, treatment plans, and interventions as ordered by the physician.
- Develop individualized, measurable goals and a clear Plan of Care based on patient assessments and functional needs.
- Deliver therapy treatments and adjust plans as patient condition or progress changes.
- Participate in discharge planning, including education, equipment needs, and follow-up recommendations.
- Educate patients and families on treatment expectations, safety, and self-care.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and complete visit notes within required timeframes.
- Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient goals and care plans.
- Supervise and support Physical Therapy Assistants, support staff, and students as appropriate.
- Prioritize patient caseload, assist with scheduling, and meet departmental productivity standards.
- Ensure safety and compliance by following infection control practices, patient identification procedures, and organizational policies.
- Demonstrate integrity, compassion, respect, and cultural competence in all patient interactions.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
- Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM shifts
- Required to provide 16 hours of availability every two weeks
Skills & Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree (or equivalent) from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-accredited educational program.
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited educational program conferred prior to 2019 or a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in physical therapy from a CAPTE accredited educational program conferred prior to 2001 may be accepted.
- Active (BLS) or (CPR) certification
- Active Florida Physical Therapist license
Skills & Abilities:
- Maintains professional standards.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent people skills and ability to work effectively with volunteers, staff, and the public.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to function as part of a team and independently.
- Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines while working under pressure.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Passion for healthcare and making a positive impact on communities.
Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Commitment to BBH’s core values: integrity, compassion, and accountability.
Total Rewards:
BBH offers a robust Total Rewards package to include Competitive Salary, Robust Employee Benefits, Recognition and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (eligible for most roles).
Apply today and help us grow our mission to inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grieve - one family at a time!
Big Bend Hospice is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
