Outpatient Physical Therapist
Niceville, FL
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist assignment in Niceville, FL at an outpatient clinic 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.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy required, including evaluation, plan of care development, and 60-minute evaluation and treatment sessions.
• Demonstrated competency with documentation, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry per clinic and payer requirements.
• Ability to supervise or provide direction for discipline-specific therapy services and to participate in student education as assigned.
• Maintains compliance with state practice act, professional code of conduct, and state-mandated continuing education requirements.
• Preferred: prior travel or PRN experience in outpatient settings and familiarity with functional, community-focused treatment planning.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Patient Visit Structure: 60-minute initial evaluations and treatment sessions as needed.
• Clinical Focus: Evaluation, development and modification of individualized treatment plans, functional program design, and patient/family education.
• Documentation: Timely, accurate medical record documentation and charge entry in compliance with clinic policies and payer guidelines.
• Professional Expectations: Uphold patient and employee safety standards, participate in performance improvement, and maintain licensure and competencies.

Location Highlights

Niceville offers coastal access and outdoor recreation within short drives. The city is near Choctawhatchee Bay and is about a 20–30 minute drive to the white-sand beaches of Destin and Fort Walton Beach, providing boating, fishing, and waterfront dining options. The area is adjacent to Eglin Air Force Base and within 30 minutes of Blackwater River State Forest and Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, offering rivers, hiking, kayaking, and camping for an adventurous lifestyle. Niceville has a suburban rhythm with access to regional shopping and Northwest Florida beaches, and the region is approximately a 45–60 minute drive to Pensacola for urban amenities and cultural attractions.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. You will receive information on benefits from your recruiter. Benefits typically include medical options, 401(k) opportunities, housing support options, travel and license reimbursement, and recruiter support 24/7. Specific benefit details will be provided during the hiring process.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join this outpatient physical therapy assignment to deliver patient-centered care, apply clinical reasoning to progress patients toward discharge, and contribute to a safe work environment. A recruiter will contact you with next steps.

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 celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all clinicians.