Physical Therapist Pediatrics
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Pensacola, FL
- Facility: Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart
- Department: Pediatric Therapy
- Schedule: Day Shift | Part-Time
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- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
- Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
Establish, revise, and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
Oversee activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
What minimum requirements you’ll 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
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist will evaluate and conduct medically prescribed therapy programs for pediatric patients. They are also responsible for establishing care plans and overseeing the activities of therapy assistants and students.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and a valid Florida physical therapy credential. A BLS provider certification is also required within 30 days of the hire date.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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