Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Pensacola, FL, Home Health where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while working in patient homes across the Gulf Breeze to Destin area. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate‘s, Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA. Preferred: Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree.
• Active Florida Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment. Preferred: Florida-licensed Physical Therapist (not required if license transferable by start date).
• OASIS proficiency required. Client requires OASIS-experienced clinicians.
• Experience in Home Health settings required, including travel to patient homes daily across a multi-site service area.
• Minimum education requirement: Associate degree required by client; higher degrees accepted.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Ability to complete required documentation and perform six patient visits per day as part of routine caseload management.
• Preferred: experience with electronic documentation platforms and mobility assessment in home environments.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Home Health.
• Shift Name: Evenings.
• Shift Details: Evenings 2000-0400.
• Work days: Monday to Friday as described by client.
• Daily travel required to patient homes throughout the Gulf Breeze to Destin area. Travel between patient locations is required each shift.
• Caseload expectation: perform approximately six patient visits per day.
• Dress code: royal blue scrubs or docker pants with polo-type shirt.

Location Highlights

Pensacola offers coastal and recreational access within short drives to area attractions. The city sits on Pensacola Bay and is approximately 20 miles from Fort Pickens and the Gulf Islands National Seashore, offering beaches and water-based recreation. The historic Seville Square and the National Naval Aviation Museum are downtown attractions within a short commute, providing cultural and educational options. Outdoor lifestyle options include fishing and boating along Pensacola Beach and nearby Santa Rosa Sound, with Destin and Gulf Breeze within a 30–60 minute drive for additional coastal activities. The area supports a mix of suburban and coastal living, with multiple dining districts, parks, and regular community events accessible by car or local transit routes.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. This travel role includes access to standard traveler benefits through the agency. A recruiter will provide full benefits details during outreach.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

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