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Baltimore, MD
Physical Therapy Jobs up to $48/hr
Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs up to $33/hr
Every bit as proud as it is welcoming, Baltimore's hospitality has earned it the nickname, 'Charm City.'
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Lawrenceville, NJ
Physical Therapy Jobs up to $42-46/hr
Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs up to $26-29/hr
Lawrenceville combines natural beauty, historic architecture and small town feel with big city opportunities.
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What You Could Earn
| Pay rate/hour | $41.00 |
| Guaranteed Hours | 48 |
| Effective Rate (with overtime) | $44.42 |
$2,132 in 1 week
$8,528 in 1 month
$55,432 in 6 months
$110,864 in 1 year
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Per diem physical therapy employment allows physical therapists the opportunity to work in the setting of their choice in a given area, on a day-by-day basis. A per diem physical therapist work schedule is based on your availability and requirements, which is perfect for those professionals looking to maintain a career around a busy lifestyle.
How to Begin Your Per Diem Physical Therapy Career
To get started on finding per diem physical therapist work, we recommend using a healthcare staffing agency. To connect with a recruiter from one of our partner sites, simply complete our online application. After you have completed the application, a recruiter will get in touch with you to discuss your goals as a per diem physical therapist, location preferences, work experience and availability.
Your recruiter will then assist you in completing your registration process, which includes providing your healthcare staffing agency with additional information required by OSHA and JCAHO, such as health clearance paperwork, licensure verification and a completed qualifying exam. From there, your recruiter will present your per diem physical therapist employment application and capabilities to the appropriate facilities based on your personal schedule and requirements.
Salary and Benefits for Per Diem Physical Therapist Work
Your recruiter will work to get the best salary available for your experience level as a per diem PT. Most per diem physical therapy agencies provide comprehensive, no-cost medical and dental insurance, 401(k)s, basic life insurance, assignment completion and referral bonuses and more.
