<p>A licensed Physical Therapist is needed for an acute care facility in Sanford, FL. This is a full-time, five-day-per-week position offering a competitive hourly rate and a welcoming environment for new graduates and experienced clinicians alike. The role centers on direct patient care across the full rehabilitation spectrum — from initial evaluation through discharge planning — within a structured, physician-directed care model.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay rate: $37–$49 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Full-time schedule: five days per week, eight-hour shifts</li> <li>New graduates explicitly welcome — strong onboarding environment</li> <li>Immediate start available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting with a broad inpatient rehabilitation caseload</li> <li>Full-scope PT practice: evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention within state-defined scope of practice and professional code of ethics</li> <li>Functional and rehabilitative status assessment with active participation in total plan of care development alongside the physician team</li> <li>Hands-on therapeutic care using targeted procedures and techniques to drive measurable changes in patient condition and function</li> <li>Patient, family, and caregiver education in home exercise programs, therapeutic appliances, and prosthetic device use</li> <li>Caseload prioritization responsibilities including daily staffing coordination and assignment handoffs</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model aligned with physician-directed treatment plans</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Florida Physical Therapist license required (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>New graduates welcome — no minimum years of experience required</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Ability to pass a criminal background check as required by Florida state law for this employment type</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sanford is a historic lakefront city situated along the southern shore of Lake Monroe in Seminole County, just 25 miles north of Orlando. The area offers a low cost of living relative to the broader Central Florida market, access to top-rated Seminole County schools, and a thriving downtown arts and dining scene. Outdoor enthusiasts benefit from year-round warm weather, proximity to the St. Johns River, and easy access to the beaches of the Atlantic Coast and Gulf Coast, while Orlando's international airport and major attractions are a short drive south.</p>