Physical Therapist - Per Diem October - June 2026

Physical Therapist

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education: Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Experience / Qualifications: Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Florida. American Heart Association BLS Certification for Health Care Providers

Position Summary: The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing a full range of therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in a team environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The therapist shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible team fashion. Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality therapy services for patients in accordance with the principals and practices of physical therapy. Develops treatment plans, supervises assistants and aides, contributes to case management, and provides quality patient care. Maintains positive level of interaction with patients and co-workers. Performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies:

• Establishing Relationships: Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization.
• Peer Support: Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
• Inspiring and Motivating Others: Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
• Acting with Integrity: Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.
• Being a Champion for Change and Innovation: Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.
• Communicating Effectively: Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.
• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements: Be able to perform prolonged standing/sitting for 2 hrs or more/day. Able to grip a Dynamometer with a force ; 10 lbs X 10 seconds. Able to pinch with a force ; 2 lbs X 10 seconds. Able to reach overhead frequently, to raise shoulder ;45 degrees while holding a 10 lb. weight X 10 seconds. Able to shrug the shoulders for 10 seconds with a 10 lb. weight in both hands. Able to hold a 10 lb. while rotating the hand from left to right and right to left. Able to fully flex and extend the elbow while holding a 10 lb. weight. Able to reach forward 16-17 inches from the body. Able to bend the torso forward more than 20 degrees and twist sideways. Able to squat for 30 seconds. Able to lift 50 lbs (male) or 35 lbs (female) from knee height to waist level. Able to push/pull 40 lbs. from a standstill. In-patient/sub-acute rehab staff will need to: Be able to stand and walk intermittently for 4 hrs or more per day. Able to flex the back > 20 degrees and hold for 10 seconds. Able to extend the back and hold for 10 seconds. Able to laterally bend the back and hold for 10 seconds. Able to twist the trunk and hold for 10 seconds. Able to kneel on either left or right knee. Able to carry a 20lbs weight over a distance of 25ft.

Threshold Requirements: These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis. Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation. TB/PPD Surveillance Program. Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).