Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehabilitation - Jay
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Florida post a median of $52.50 an hour, the middle half $47.99–$59.31, across 180 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Florida earn a median of $48.58 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Licensed in another state?
Florida is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a Florida license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Florida license, apply to the Florida Board of Physical Therapy (Florida Department of Health) for a license by endorsement ($180, by its own page): what Florida asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Florida requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist license, from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy (Florida Department of Health).
- Under MOBILE endorsement an applicant needs an active, unencumbered license in another state, a passing national examination score, at least two years of active practice in the four years before applying, no unremoved National Practitioner Data Bank reports and no discipline in the previous five years or pending; the applicant applies online, has every state where a license was held send a license verification, has FSBPT transfer the NPTE score report and submits Livescan fingerprints.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years (current licenses expire November 30, 2027) with 24 contact hours of continuing education per biennium, including 2 hours on prevention of medical errors and 1 hour on HIV/AIDS for the first renewal, with no more than 12 hours by home study.
Physical therapist jobs and requirements in Florida · Every state's rule
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About the job
The Physical Therapist assesses plans, organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Through the use of physical and functional assessments, level of dysfunction is identified; plan of care is determined and documented. This position implements care plan through the use of evidence based modalities and skilled interventions to increase patients' ability to achieve mutually established functional goals.
- Completes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and practice.
- Plans and provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.
- Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
- Educates the patient/caregivers in treatment and care to engage patient in being an active participant in continuing activities at home.
- Completes all required paperwork following Physical Therapy department policies and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record.
- Monitors and evaluates outcomes related to the assessment and plan of care.
- Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in Physical Therapy.
- Maintains current certification/license.
- Monitors the treatment activities of PTA's and aides.
- After one year of experience, may act as student supervisor.
Minimum Education
- Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy Required or
- Master's Degree Physical Therapy Required or
- Doctorate Physical Therapy Required
Licenses and Certifications
- Physical Therapist Licensed Florida Upon Hire Required
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Knowledge of industry best practices and guidelines.
- Ability to maintain strenuous daily pace with overlapping schedule subject to multiple demands and interruptions.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Maintain current knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to motivate others.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
From Baptist Health Care (Pensacola)'s job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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