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Physical Therapist

AscensionJacksonville🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 19, 2026

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeOn Site
LocationJacksonville, United States
Posted6 days ago
BLSPhysical Therapy

Job description

  • Lead clinical diagnostics by conducting comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, strength, and functional needs.
  • Develop patient-centered plans of care that prioritize individual goals and integrate family support for holistic recovery.
  • Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, ranging from manual therapy to neuromuscular re-education, tailored to each patient's unique pathology.
  • Provide clinical leadership by mentoring and overseeing PTAs, students, and support staff to maintain high standards of care.
  • Drive patient progress through data-driven evaluations, refining treatment strategies to ensure optimal outcomes and timely discharge.
  • Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
  • Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
  • Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
  • Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
  • Required Credential(s):
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • Licensed Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy (RPT) credentialed from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.
Work Experience
  • None required.

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