Physical Therapist - Acute Care & Inpatient Rehabilitation
Bradenton, FL
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Florida Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• Active BLS certification required.
• Willingness to work on an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) unit is required.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
• Experience in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings is highly preferred.
• Stroke and neuro rehab experience preferred.
• Experience with common therapy equipment preferred: therapy gyms, Vector, LiteGait, ADL apartment, and adaptive devices.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital (includes 28-bed IRF and 383-bed acute care hospital).
• Unit: Physical Therapy, Rehab Services.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Hours: 08:00–16:30.
• Typical patient caseload: IRF ~4 patients/day; acute care ~8–12 patients/day.
• EMR: Meditech.
• Staffing: Day-shift team of approximately 17 PTs (full-time and PRN).
• One weekend shift required per month policy.

Location Highlights

Bradenton, FL offers coastal access and cultural attractions within a short drive. The city is adjacent to the Manatee River and within 10–15 minutes of the Gulf Coast beaches at Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach, providing coastal and waterfront recreational options. The area is about 30–45 minutes from Sarasota, home to the John and Mable Ringling Museum and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, offering arts and cultural venues. Outdoor options include Robinson Preserve and Emerson Point Preserve, both within a 10–20 minute drive, with kayaking, trails, and birdwatching suitable for an active, outdoor lifestyle. The region provides suburban living with easy access to Tampa metropolitan amenities approximately 40–50 minutes north by car and regional airports for travel connections.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care and provide a comprehensive benefits package starting the first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel Physical Therapist and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. Use available career resources and support to maintain continuity while exploring new locations.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.