Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Physical Therapist / PT PRN
BrightSpring Health Services · Miami, FL
$50.00–$55.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Miami Gardens, FL
The median physical therapist pay in the Miami Gardens area is $46.68 per hour ($97,100 a year), with the typical range running from $29.05 to $50.98. 13 open roles with published pay are listed for Miami Gardens and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Miami Gardens metro area. The free report below lists employers near Miami Gardens and what they pay.
- $46.68median pay per hour, Miami
- $29–$51typical range per hour
- 5,710physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 13open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Miami Gardens
Roles in other cities of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area.
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Physical Therapist - PT
BrightSpring Health Services · Miami, FL
$86k–$130k/ year
Top 25% pay
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Per diemPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist - PRN
Select Medical · Tamarac, FL
$47.00–$50.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist - Part Time
Select Medical · Tamarac, FL
$47.00–$50.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist - Full Time $20,000 Bonus
Select Medical · Wellington, FL
$85k–$95k/ year
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Boca Raton, FL
$78k–$95k/ year
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Coral Springs, FL
$78k–$94k/ year
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Hollywood, FL
$76k–$95k/ year
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist - Full Time
Select Medical · Pembroke Pines, FL
$78k–$90k/ year
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Fort Lauderdale, FL
$78k–$90k/ year
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist - PRN
Select Medical · Wellington, FL
$50.00–$52.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Physical Therapist - Seasonal
Select Medical · Wellington, FL
$50.00–$52.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Named employers near Miami Gardens, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Miami Gardens
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | 11 | $43.27 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $52.21 |
Physical Therapist pay in Miami Gardens, FL
The metro median is 2% below the Florida statewide median of $47.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 5,710 physical therapists employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.00 | $49,920 | 51% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.05 | $60,420 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.68 | $97,100 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.98 | $106,040 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.63 | $124,030 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Miami Gardens ranks
- 248th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 337th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th of 20 Florida metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Miami Gardens
- Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.68 median hour buys what $40.89 buys at the national price level, 16% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Miami Gardens paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,680
- Per year: $84,024
- Per month: $7,002
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Miami Gardens
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $176 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,876 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,388 |
Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, 13 of the 39 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Hospital Of Miami Miami, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Cleveland Clinic Hospital Weston, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Doctors Hospital Coral Gables, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hospital Miramar Miramar, FL | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| West Kendall Baptist Hospital Miami, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Broward Health Coral Springs Coral Springs, FL | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida Kendall Hospital Miami, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Homestead Hospital Homestead, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Jupiter Medical Center Jupiter, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Hialeah, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Miami, FL | 6 mi | $46.68/hr | 62,202 |
| Miramar, FL | 6 mi | $46.68/hr | 143,242 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Florida · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Florida
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Miami Gardens
Miami Gardens city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Miami Gardens, FL?
Physical Therapists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $46.68 per hour, about $97,100 a year. The middle half earn between $29.05 and $50.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Miami Gardens a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 337th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 248th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Miami Gardens?
We list 13 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Miami Gardens.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Miami Gardens as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Miami Gardens?
The federal per diem benchmark in Miami Gardens is $176 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,876 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Miami Gardens?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Miami Gardens and across Florida. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Miami Gardens.
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Your PT pay reportMiami Gardens, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- AmedisysGainesville, FL · 2 postings$67.65/ hr$45–$90
- BrightSpring Health ServicesMIAMI, FL · 2 postings$52.21/ hr$42–$62
- Elite Golf Performance LLCLake Mary, FL · 2 wage offers$44.05/ hr$35–$52
- Select MedicalWellington, FL · 27 postings$43.99/ hr$36–$63
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$43.99High$52
31 PT postings with published pay in Florida, 26 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 31 PT roles
- Physical Therapist PT Home HealthPermanent$73.92–$90.40/ hour
- Physical Therapist PT Home HealthPer diem$45.34–$60.93/ hour
+ 29 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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