Delray Medical Center, a 536-bed Level I Trauma Center and acute care hospital in Delray Beach, Florida, is seeking a Per Diem Staff Physical Therapist for its inpatient rehabilitation program. This role sits within a nationally recognized facility that houses the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County, offering a clinically rich environment across orthopedics, neurosciences, cardiac and vascular care, and acute psychiatry. Clinicians who want broad inpatient exposure — from trauma to complex neurological recovery — will find a compelling practice setting here.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem employment with day-shift scheduling and flexible hours to meet departmental needs
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities supported by the organization
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits available: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 536-bed acute care hospital spanning a 30-acre campus, serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years
- State-designated Level I Trauma Center — the highest trauma designation — with a full-spectrum acute care patient population
- Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital on campus: the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County
- Fair Oaks Pavilion: 53-bed adult psychiatry unit providing additional inpatient exposure
- Specialized service lines include advanced cardiac and vascular, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, and bariatric/weight-loss surgery
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, with access to over 700 physicians and a staff of more than 1,700 employees
- Inpatient PT role encompasses evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication across adult and geriatric populations
- Active participation in performance improvement initiatives and program growth
- Collaborative, team-based culture with structured performance improvement group involvement
Qualifications
- Minimum: Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy; Master's degree in Physical Therapy preferred
- Active Florida Physical Therapist license issued by the Agency for Health Care Administration's Division of Medical Quality Assurance required
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required
- Clinical experience desired but not required — new graduates are welcome to apply
- Demonstrated ability to assess and treat adult (18–65) and geriatric (65+) inpatient populations, including age-specific psychosocial and physical considerations
- Comfort with HIPAA-compliant documentation and access to full medical records for direct patient care purposes
About the Community
Delray Beach sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County — a region known for its year-round sunshine, vibrant downtown arts and dining scene, and some of the most desirable beaches in the state. The area offers a high quality of life with strong public and private school options, easy access to Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, and proximity to Miami's international airport and cultural amenities. For clinicians seeking a warm-weather lifestyle with urban conveniences and a thriving coastal community, Delray Beach consistently ranks among Florida's most livable cities.