Float Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Physical Rehabilitation Network • San Diego, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

PRN Physical Therapy / Spine & Sport Physical Therapy is seeking a per-diem Physical Therapist to float among outpatient orthopedic clinics in the San Diego market. The role provides patient-centered rehabilitation services to help patients regain mobility, manage pain, and improve quality of life. Physical Therapists develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, monitor outcomes, and coordinate care with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. The position is described as per diem/part-time and offers a base salary of $47–$60 per hour, monthly incentives, and professional growth opportunities.

PRN brings together physical therapy brands across the West and Central U.S., emphasizing personalized care, clinical insight, and patient support. The organization describes a collaborative, therapist-focused environment and provides onboarding, mentorship, clinical education, and professional development resources. The job description notes that specific duties may vary based on management needs.

Requirements

• Valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Doctorate or master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• CPR certification and any other relevant certifications required by state regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Computer proficiency for documentation and record-keeping.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in orthopedic, neurological, or geriatric physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional abilities, limitations, therapy needs, and goals.
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on patient assessments and goals.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other appropriate interventions to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and function.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, patient progress, treatment outcomes, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to support optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about therapy procedures, home exercises, and injury prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive patient care.
• Support patient adherence to the Plan of Care, including follow-up when patients are noncompliant.
• Use nonclinical staff to support caseload needs and delegate to a Physical Therapy Assistant when applicable.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture based on the organization’s service vision.
• Adapt to changes in patient schedules and daily patterns.
• Stay current with physical therapy techniques, technologies, and best practices and incorporate them into clinical practice as appropriate.
• Follow ethical and professional standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid time off.
• Clinical incentive opportunities.
• Student loan repayment options.
• Professional development resources and ongoing clinical education support.
• Ambient Listening technology, an AI documentation tool integrated with the EMR.
• A 12-month structured onboarding and mentorship program.
• NPTE study-preparation resources through Final Frontier for new graduates.
• Accredited orthopedic or sports specialty residency programs offered at no cost to colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time