Acute Care Physical Therapist
Port Charlotte, Florida
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

Travel Physical Therapist Opportunity

Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
Employment Type: Travel

Facility & Unit Overview

• Acute care hospital with 253 beds, including a 20-bed Inpatient Rehab unit
• Approximately 20 Physical Therapy caregivers on staff
• Day shift only for PT, OT, SLP; no night shift
• Typical patient load: 9-10 patients per day (75% productivity standard)
• Equipment: Mobility equipment
• EMR system: Meditech

Job Requirements

• Valid Florida Physical Therapist (PT) license
• MPT or DPT degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience in Physical Therapy (highest required experience)
• BLS certification required
• Must be able to work every other weekend and holidays on a rotating schedule with hospital staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Meditech EMR system
• ICU experience

Typical Responsibilities

• Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment of patients

Work Environment & Culture

• Collaborative and outgoing team environment
• Emphasis on excellent communication skills
• Competitive market; unit encourages applicants with relevant skills and experience

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Additional Notes

• Scheduling follows facility policy with weekend and holiday rotations
• No night shifts required