Physical Therapist
Pensacola, FL
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist in Pensacola, FL, supporting an acute care and rehabilitation campus affiliated with a large health system. Provide assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for patients recovering from injury, surgery, and neurological or cardiopulmonary conditions. Work with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient function and safety while documenting care according to facility and regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Florida state PT license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation preferred.
• Ability to manage caseloads that include cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and post-operative patients preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical record documentation preferred.
• Advanced certifications or training in cardiovascular, neurological, or inpatient rehabilitation therapy preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 08:00 - 16:30.
• Workdays align with a daytime schedule.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits and 401(k) matching eligibility.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Referral bonus opportunities.
• 100% paid housing options may be available.
• Travel and license reimbursement options.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide patient-centered physical therapy that supports recovery across acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehabilitation staff to deliver safe mobilization, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning. Contribute to quality and safety initiatives that improve patient outcomes.

Location Highlights

Pensacola offers coastal recreation and historic downtown amenities within a short drive. Gulf Islands National Seashore and Pensacola Beach are within 20–30 minutes, providing beaches, boating, and fishing. Historic Seville Square and the National Naval Aviation Museum are downtown attractions within a 10–20 minute commute. The area supports an active outdoor lifestyle with state parks, waterfront dining, and cultural festivals year-round.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 of our associates.

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