Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Gulf Breeze, FL at an outpatient clinic where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life on the Gulf Coast. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with 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 (Basic Life Support) certification required from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience providing outpatient physical therapy evaluations and treatment, including 60-minute evaluations and one-on-one treatment sessions.
• Documentation competency in electronic medical records, including goal writing, progress notes, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in accordance with payer and clinic policies.
• Ability to design functional, return-to-community treatment plans and modify plans based on clinical reasoning and physician direction.
• Experience supervising and delegating tasks to therapy support staff and providing student supervision as assigned.
• Compliance with state practice act, professional code of conduct, and completion of required continuing education.
• Familiarity with safe patient handling, infection control, materials handling, and workplace safety practices.
• Preferred: prior experience in outpatient settings with musculoskeletal caseloads and experience with long-duration evaluations (60 minutes).

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Position: Outpatient Physical Therapist responsible for evaluations, treatment planning, documentation, and patient/family education.
• Caseload: Includes 60-minute initial evaluations and treatment sessions as indicated.

Location Highlights

Gulf Breeze is a coastal community on the Fairpoint Peninsula adjacent to Pensacola and the Gulf of Mexico. It sits directly across Pensacola Bay from downtown Pensacola, approximately a 10–20 minute drive to Pensacola Beach and its white-sand shores. The area provides access to Gulf Islands National Seashore and several state parks within a 30–45 minute drive, offering boating, fishing, and hiking opportunities. Gulf Breeze supports a suburban coastal lifestyle with nearby cultural attractions in Pensacola such as the National Naval Aviation Museum and historic Seville District, plus regional airports and major road connections for convenient travel. The locale is suited to clinicians seeking beachside recreation, outdoor adventure, and easy access to urban amenities within a short commute.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and professionalism. Recruiter support and benefit enrollment details will be provided during the application process.

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 associates.

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