Physical Therapist
Job Description
About the Role
Join Ascension as a Physical Therapist in United States. Details Location: Panama City, Florida Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Department: Physical Therapy Schedule: PRN | Day shift Must be willing to cover weekends as needed. 8am-5pm - flexible depending on demand.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Ascension as a Physical Therapist.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Ascension a 4.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Physical Therapy position at Ascension is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Panama City, Florida.
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy Treatment, Patient Assessment, Plan of Care Development, Therapy Interventions, BLS Provider Certification, Physical Therapy Licensure, Patient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include evaluating patients and conducting medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs, as well as performing initial and ongoing assessments of patient conditions. The role also involves establishing and revising plans of care and overseeing support personnel.
Benefits package: 403b retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physical Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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