Acute Care Physical Therapist - Day Shift (Pensacola)

Ascension Health; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan retirement

Well-being support programs

Job summary

Ascension Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapist at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola in the Acute Care department. This Day Shift/PRN role offers hands-on patient care and collaborative work with therapists, aides, and students.

You will evaluate and treat patients, perform assessments, plan care, and oversee therapy staff while ensuring compliance with Florida licensure and BLS requirements.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date; AHA or Red Cross accepted.
• Physical Therapy credentialed from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice prior to hire date.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
• Establish, revise, and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
• Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Oversee activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.

Skills

BLS Provider

PT licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's/Doctorate preferred

Job description

Ascension Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapist at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola in the Acute Care department. This Day Shift/PRN role offers hands-on patient care and collaborative work with therapists, aides, and students.

You will evaluate and treat patients, perform assessments, plan care, and oversee therapy staff while ensuring compliance with Florida licensure and BLS requirements.