Therapist / Physical Therapist / Florida / Physical Therapist - Rehabilitation - (PT - Rehab) Job
Company: AMN Healthcare
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: June 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist - Rehabilitation - (PT - Rehab)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2200.00 -
$2267.00
This Physical Therapist opportunity is based in a long-term acute
care (LTAC) hospital in Pensacola, Florida, offering a rewarding
chance to work with medically complex patients while enjoying life
in a vibrant Gulf Coast community. Pensacola is known for its
sugar-white sand beaches, emerald waters, and beautiful sunsets
along the Gulf of Mexico. The city combines coastal charm with a
historic downtown, unique local restaurants, live music, and a
thriving arts and festival scene. With its strong military
presence, family-friendly neighborhoods, outdoor recreation
options, and reasonable cost of living, Pensacola provides an
exceptional quality of life both for professionals and their
families.In this LTAC setting, you will join a collaborative,
multidisciplinary team caring for patients who require extended
hospitalization due to serious, often multi-system medical
conditions. This environment offers a higher level of clinical
complexity than traditional skilled nursing or outpatient settings,
making it an excellent choice for Physical Therapists who want to
deepen their experience and advance their clinical skills. Typical
patient populations include individuals recovering from complex
surgeries, respiratory failure, sepsis, multi-trauma, and other
conditions requiring ongoing acute-level care and intensive
rehabilitation.As a Physical Therapist in this role, you will be
responsible for performing comprehensive evaluations, establishing
individualized treatment plans, and providing evidence-based
interventions designed to maximize functional mobility, promote
early and safe mobilization, and support progress toward discharge
goals. Your day may involve working with patients on ventilators or
tracheostomies, managing patients with multiple lines and monitors,
and collaborating closely with respiratory therapists, nurses,
physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals to coordinate
care and ensure clinical stability during therapy sessions.You can
expect a patient caseload that allows for focused, meaningful
intervention, with therapy time driven by patient needs and medical
stability. Treatments may include bed mobility training, transfer
training, gait training with assistive devices, balance and
strengthening exercises, neuromuscular re-education, breathing
exercises, and functional training tailored to real-world tasks.
You will also play a key role in patient and family education,
helping caregivers understand safe mobility techniques, equipment
needs, and plans for continued rehabilitation after discharge.The
LTAC hospital is designed to support high-acuity care, with
advanced monitoring capabilities and access to specialty services,
creating an environment where therapists can confidently treat
patients with complex needs. You will work closely with an engaged,
supportive team that values open communication, professional
respect, and collaborative problem-solving. Interdisciplinary
rounds and regular care conferences are part of the culture,
allowing your clinical insight as a Physical Therapist to
meaningfully influence patient goals, progression, and discharge
planning.A typical schedule includes full-time hours with a primary
shift during daytime hours, along with potential weekend or holiday
rotations to support continuous patient care. The setting is
structured to promote both patient safety and therapist safety,
including access to assistive equipment and team support for
complex transfers and mobilization.Outside of work, Pensacola
offers abundant ways to recharge and enjoy your time off. You can
relax on pristine beaches, explore state parks and nature trails,
or enjoy boating, fishing, paddleboarding, and other water sports
in the warm Gulf waters. The historic downtown area features
brick-lined streets, galleries, cafes, and regular events such as
markets, parades, and concerts. The citys strong sense of community
and pride, alongside its mix of coastal leisure and cultural
activities, makes it a welcoming place to call home.This position
is well suited for a Physical Therapist who is motivated by
clinically challenging cases, interested in growing within an LTAC
environment, and excited to live and work in a dynamic coastal
city. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference
in the lives of patients and families facing serious illness, while
building valuable experience that can strengthen your professional
trajectory in acute and post-acute care.
Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehab
Experience: 1 year
PT-FL
References: 1 Reference in entire work history
Facility Location
Known for its beautiful beaches and extensive history, this
northwestern Florida city is a coveted coastal locale. A major sea
port located on the Pensacola Bay, connected to the Gulf of Mexico,
the city was the first settlement in the U.S. From charming
historic neighborhoods to the citys many parks, lagoons and
beaches; Pensacola offers visitors a gorgeous unspoiled natural
landscape with an exciting city life.
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer
generous packages that include:
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted,
innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare
organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves
to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more
achievable.
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