Physical Therapist

Ascension; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement: 403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Spiritual care and stress management resources

Job summary

Ascension in Panama City, FL, is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide care through assessments and therapy interventions. The role requires overseeing support staff and creates plans in collaboration with patients and families.

A Bachelor’s degree is required along with credentials from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy. Benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan and comprehensive well-being support.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date.
• Physical Therapy (PT) credentialed from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
• Establish, revise, and evaluate a plan of care involving the patient/family.
• Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques.
• Oversee activities of physical therapy assistants and other support personnel.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Panama City, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Department: Physical Therapy

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time with rotating weekends/holidays

Benefits

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Physical Therapy (PT) credentialed from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Additional Preferences

• Acute care experience 1+ year

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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