Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Pensacola, FL at an outpatient clinic where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing 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 may be required.
Experience in outpatient physical therapy settings preferred. This includes evaluation, development and implementation of individualized treatment plans and functional goal setting.
Demonstrated competency with 60-minute evaluations and one-on-one treatment sessions preferred.
Ability to complete timely, accurate documentation including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessment, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with clinic and payer guidelines.
Experience supervising or mentoring students preferred.
Maintain professional licensure in good standing and comply with state practice act and continuing education requirements.

Assignment Details

Facility type: Outpatient clinic.
Shift pattern: 5x8 schedule.
Duration: 13 week assignment.
Role expectations: 60-minute initial evaluations and treatment sessions. Develop and modify treatment plans, delegate discipline-specific therapy services, and provide patient and family education.
Documentation expectations: Complete medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner per clinic policies and payer requirements.
Safety and compliance: Follow clinic safety standards, safe patient handling, infectious disease procedures, and organizational code of conduct.

Location Highlights

Discover Pensacola, FL, a coastal city with beaches and historic sites within short drives.

Visit Pensacola Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 20 minutes from downtown, and explore Gulf Islands National Seashore with multiple beaches and camping areas within a 30-minute drive. See Historic Pensacola Village and the National Naval Aviation Museum in the Seville Historic District, both offering cultural and educational experiences within the city. Commuting is typically short in this region, with U.S. Route 98 and I-10 providing regional connectivity to Mobile, AL (about 1 hour drive) and Tallahassee, FL (about 3 hours drive). Lifestyle options include coastal and suburban living, boating and fishing on Pensacola Bay, and access to local seafood restaurants and waterfront parks suitable for outdoor and family-friendly activities.

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.

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