<p>A hospital-based rehabilitation team in Pensacola, Florida is recruiting a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver skilled inpatient and continuum-of-care therapy services across a broad, interdisciplinary clinical environment. The position is open to both experienced PTs and new graduates, offering competitive hourly compensation ranging from $39.95 to $54.10 based on years of experience. Pensacola's Gulf Coast lifestyle, low cost of living, and strong regional healthcare infrastructure make this a compelling destination for clinicians at any career stage. The role integrates closely with physicians, nursing, and case management within a collaborative, patient-centered model.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly compensation of $39.95–$54.10, scaled to years of experience</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health benefits</li> <li>Telemedicine services and supplemental health plans</li> <li>Life and disability coverage; flexible spending accounts</li> <li>401(k) with employer match and employee stock purchase options</li> <li>Education assistance covering tuition, student loan repayment, certification support, and scholarships</li> <li>Paid time off and paid family leave</li> <li>Fertility, family-building, and adoption support</li> <li>Employee assistance program, wellness resources, and consumer discount and colleague recognition programs</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Hospital-based rehabilitation role with exposure to a broad inpatient and continuum-of-care patient population</li> <li>Evaluate patients' physical, functional, therapeutic, and rehabilitative needs and develop individualized treatment plans</li> <li>Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions within the full scope of PT practice</li> <li>Collaborate daily with physicians, nurses, case management, and interdisciplinary care team members</li> <li>Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, therapy techniques, safety, and adaptive equipment use</li> <li>Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans in response to clinical findings</li> <li>Manage daily caseload prioritization and coordinate patient handoffs as needed</li> <li>Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards</li> <li>Supportive team environment that actively welcomes new graduates and provides a structured pathway for clinical growth</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required (advanced degree welcome)</li> <li>Active Florida Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification required within 30 days of start date</li> <li>New graduates are encouraged to apply; prior hospital, acute care, inpatient rehab, or outpatient therapy experience is a plus but not required</li> <li>Strong communication, time management, and clinical decision-making skills</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Pensacola sits on Florida's northwest Gulf Coast, offering some of the most consistently ranked white-sand beaches in the country alongside a low cost of living relative to other Florida metros. The city combines a vibrant arts and dining scene, a strong military and healthcare economy, and easy access to outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Families benefit from well-regarded public and private school options, and the region's warm climate and affordable housing make it an attractive long-term destination for clinicians relocating from higher-cost markets.</p>