Physical Therapist
Gainesville, FL
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist 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 therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Experience in an inpatient rehabilitation or hospital rehab setting preferred.
• Experience using Meditech (Expanse) documentation system preferred.
• Ability to perform patient evaluations, ADLs, transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and functional training.
• Comfort working in a unit with typical IPR gym equipment such as balance and gait systems.
• Willingness to participate in weekend rotation as part of call requirements.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Unit: Inpatient Rehabilitation / Rehab Unit, 2nd floor, main hospital.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 0800-1700.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 7:1.
• Typical caseload: 30-bed unit with interdisciplinary team including PT/OT/SLP/tech.

Location Highlights

Located in Gainesville, FL, a city with access to both outdoors and urban amenities. The city is home to the University of Florida campus and the nearby Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, about 10 miles from downtown, offering hiking and wildlife viewing. Gainesville is approximately one hour drive from the Gulf Coast beaches and about 2 hours from the Ocala National Forest, which provides paddling and camping options. The area features a mix of college-town entertainment, local breweries, cultural venues such as the Harn Museum of Art, and walkable neighborhoods with dining and live music, suitable for clinicians seeking a suburban lifestyle with urban and outdoor access.

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Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits include weekly pay, full medical benefits, 401k matching plan, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit enrollment details will be provided by your recruiter.

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.