Physical Therapist Acute Inpatient Rehab Fort Pierce, FL
Job Description
This is a Physical Therapist (PT) opportunity within an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting in Fort Pierce, FL. The hospital is a 380-bed acute-care facility, a designated Level II Trauma Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, and home to Level III Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units; its Physical Rehabilitation Center is CARF accredited.
The role. The Physical Therapist manages the complete therapeutic care process for an assigned patient caseload in coordination with the physician and the broader care team. Core clinical work includes completing patient assessments, developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on goal achievement and patient engagement, and providing or directing the majority of each patient's physical therapy across the continuum of care. The PT evaluates therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, then delivers skilled treatment interventions within the full scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics. Patient and family education is a meaningful part of the role — the PT instructs patients, family members, and caregivers in the use of exercises, therapeutic appliances, and prosthetic devices intended for use outside of therapy sessions. The PT also contributes to daily operations by prioritizing caseload, determining staffing needs, and coordinating assignments and handoffs.
What we're looking for.
- Licensed Physical Therapy
- Master's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree
- Must have at least 1 yr PT experience
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Schedule. Full-time, days with rotating weekends.
Compensation. $36.53 - $53.20/hr plus Sign-on bonus available
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.