<p>Baptist Home Health in Niceville, Florida is recruiting a part-time Physical Therapist to deliver skilled home health services across a diverse patient caseload in the greater Niceville area. This role offers meaningful one-on-one patient engagement in the home setting — a practice model that allows clinicians to assess and treat patients within the full context of their daily lives. Compensation is competitive, with multiple pay structures available including hourly and per-visit rates, and the position comes with access to a comprehensive benefits package through a nationally recognized post-acute care organization.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual target pay range: $86,607 – $129,910 (annualized equivalent)</li> <li>Hourly pay range: $41.64 – $62.46, commensurate with local labor market, education, and experience</li> <li>Per-visit point pay range: $49.97 – $74.95 per visit</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs</li> <li>Equity stock purchase plan</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Part-time employment structure with schedule flexibility</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's place of residence, providing high autonomy and direct one-on-one clinical engagement</li> <li>Caseload spans functional status and mobility assessment, endurance and stamina evaluation, pain management, and management of complex medical conditions</li> <li>Clinician drives development of the PT plan of care in collaboration with the supervising nurse and referring physician</li> <li>Interventions focused on pain relief, restoration and development of function, and maintenance of maximum functional capacity</li> <li>Ongoing patient and caregiver education integral to the role — clinician instructs patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members on plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals</li> <li>Progress documentation completed per visit; evaluations and plan of care developed within Florida state-specific guidelines</li> <li>Outcomes reporting includes goals, evaluation findings, and projected frequency of care</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team model coordinated through Baptist Home Health, part of LHC Group — a leading national post-acute care network</li> <li>Patient population is diverse across age, acuity, and socioeconomic background; clinician must be comfortable functioning effectively across all home environments</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Florida (required at time of hire)</li> <li>Current CPR certification</li> <li>Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance, with access to a dependable vehicle (or access to reliable public transportation)</li> <li>Ability to practice effectively across diverse patient populations and home environments regardless of patient age, background, disability status, or financial condition</li> <li>Drug-free status required; candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Niceville is a small, highly livable city situated along the Boggy Bayou in the Florida Panhandle, adjacent to Eglin Air Force Base and just minutes from the emerald-green waters of the Gulf Coast. The area offers an exceptional quality of life — low cost of living relative to coastal Florida markets, top-rated Okaloosa County schools, abundant outdoor recreation including fishing, boating, and beach access at Destin and Fort Walton Beach, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Clinicians relocating from larger metro areas consistently cite the combination of natural beauty, affordability, and community character as a compelling draw.</p>