Physical Therapist

Your future role at a glance

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• Location: Port St. Joe, FL\\n
• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf\\n
• Department: Rehab Services General OP\\n
• Schedule: Day shift l Part\-time\\n

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How you\\u2019ll make an impact in this role

• Design personalized recovery paths by conducting comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments to deeply understand each patient\\u00E2\\u0080\\u0099s unique clinical needs and personal goals.
• Deliver high\-quality therapeutic interventions using evidence\-based techniques to restore mobility, alleviate pain, and improve the overall quality of life for those in your care.
• Collaborate on holistic care plans that involve patients and their families, ensuring the roadmap to recovery is transparent, achievable, and evolves with the patient\\u00E2\\u0080\\u0099s progress.
• Lead and mentor a high\-performing clinical team by overseeing therapy assistants and students, fostering a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence.
• Champion patient advocacy by documenting every step of the care journey, ensuring that accurate records translate into seamless, high\-quality transitions and long\-term health outcomes.

What minimum requirements you\\u2019ll need

**Licensure / Certification / Registration:**

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physical Therapy (PT) credentialed from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

**Education:**

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

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• \\nComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

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• \\nFinancial security\& retirement: employer\-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

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• \\nTime to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays

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• \\nCareer growth: Ascension\-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

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• \\nEmotional well\-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

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• \\nFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

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• \\nOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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**Life at Ascension:** Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000\+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together.

Recognized as one of the Best 150\+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military\-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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