Relief Physical Therapist

Salary: $50.00 - $90.00 Hourly Location : New Port Richey, FL Job Type: Relief Job Number: 13637-1225 Department: Human Resources Dept. Division: Personnel Opening Date: 12/12/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Salary Range: $56.00 - $62.00 TBD DOQ Pay Grade: TBD DOQ Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. General Description JOIN OUR TEAM AS RELIEF PHYSICAL THERAPIST! At Pasco County BOCC, we value the health and well-being of our employees. As a Physical Therapist at our Land O' Lakes Employee Wellness Center, you'll play a crucial role in helping our employeesfeel their best- both at work and beyond. You'll enjoy a collaborative, proactive environment where innovation and prevention is key. Be part of a mission-driven wellness team that supports a vibrant, healthy workplace! The ideal candidate will have a strong background in musculoskeletal health, ergonomics, and injury prevention. We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Relief Physical Therapist to provide coverage on an as-needed basis. This position is designed to fill in when the primary Physical Therapist is unavailable due to vacation, illness, leave, or other absences. This is an as needed position. Salary TBD D.O.Q. Essential Job Functions The role of Physical Therapist focuses on improving the physical health, mobility, and overall well-being of our employees through assessment, treatment, and education. Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for employees with musculoskeletal issues, work-related injuries, or physical performance concerns. Provide hands-on physical therapy interventions including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modality application. Collaborate with other wellness staff to deliver integrated care and wellness programming. Educate employees on proper body mechanics, posture, and injury prevention techniques. Assist with ergonomic assessments and workstation modifications as needed. Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, treatments, and progress notes in accordance with Pasco County and legal standards. Participate in wellness events, health fairs and screenings, and educational workshops with the organization. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Perform other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Commitment to promoting a healthy and productive workforce. Empathetic, motivational approach to patient care. Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment and theory of the practice of physical therapy. Ability to develop, implement and adapt treatment programs. Ability to evaluate patients and interpret clinical data and make clinical judgements. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, staff and other health professionals. Ability to demonstrate appropriate patient handling skills. Minimum Requirements PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and squatting. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree and two (2) years of clinical experience OR a Master's in Physical Therapy degree and four (4) years of clinical experience. Experience in ergonomics, occupational health, or corporate wellness required. Experience in outpatient orthopedics and/or workplace wellness setting preferred. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must be a licensed to practice as a physical therapist by The Florida Board of Physical Therapy. Current CPR certification required. ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021 Relief Position - Benefits not available. Not eligible for Veterans' Preference in accordance with FS 295.07. 01 I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position. Acknowledge Decline 02 I acknowledge and understand that this is a Relief position. There is no guaranteed number or particular schedule offered and I will not receive any County benefits. I acknowledge and understand that I am paid only for the actual hours worked. Acknowledged 03 Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee? Yes No 04 Do you have a Doctorate in Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) from an accredited college or university? Yes No 05 Do you have a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Physical Therapy (DPT)? Yes No 06 Which best describes the years of experience you have as in clinical experience? Ten or more years of experience Nine years but less than ten Eight years but less than nine Seven years but less than eight Six years but less than seven Five years but less than six Four years but less than five Three years but less than four Two years but less than three One year but less than two Less than one year of experience 07 Which best describes the years of experience you have in ergonomics, occupational health, or corporate wellness? Ten or more years of experience Nine years but less than ten Eight years but less than nine Seven years but less than eight Six years but less than seven Five years but less than six Four years but less than five Three years but less than four Two years but less than three One year but less than two Less than one year of experience No experience 08 Which best describes the years of experience you have in outpatient orthopedics and/or workplace wellness setting? Ten or more years of experience Nine years but less than ten Eight years but less than nine Seven years but less than eight Six years but less than seven Five years but less than six Four years but less than five Three years but less than four Two years but less than three One year but less than two Less than one year of experience No experience 09 Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire? Yes No 10 Are you licensed to practice as a physical therapist by The Florida Board of Physical Therapy? Yes No 11 Please provide PT license number. 12 Do you possess a valid CPR Certification? Yes No 13 Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY). Yes No 14 I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC. Acknowledged Declined 15 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment. Yes No 16 Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months? Yes No 17 Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less) 18 How did you hear about this position? Billboard Facebook Friend/Family Referral Indeed Instagram Job Fair LinkedIn Magazine publication Nextdoor Pasco County employee Pasco County Facebook Page Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com Pasco County Traffic Sign Utility bill insert X/Twitter YouTube Other 19 If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. Required Question