Therapist / Physical Therapist / Florida / Physical Therapist - Acute - (PT - Acute) Job
Company: AMN Healthcare
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: June 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist - Acute - (PT - Acute)
StartDate: 5/25/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2009.00 -
$2070.00
This acute care Physical Therapist opportunity is based in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida, a coastal city known for its beautiful sandy
beaches, crystal-blue Atlantic waters, and extensive boating and
yachting culture. With a warm, sunny climate year-round, Fort
Lauderdale offers an enviable outdoor lifestyle that includes beach
days, waterfront dining, paddleboarding, and easy access to the
Intracoastal Waterway. The citys walkable neighborhoods, thriving
arts and entertainment district, and close proximity to Miami make
it an appealing place to live and work for healthcare professionals
seeking both professional growth and a vibrant personal life.Fort
Lauderdales downtown and Las Olas Boulevard areas provide a rich
mix of restaurants, cafes, galleries, boutiques, and nightlife.
Residents enjoy a strong cultural scene with theaters, museums,
live music, and community events throughout the year. The city is
also known for its family-friendly parks, excellent schools in the
broader metropolitan area, and convenient access to major airports
and highways, making travel and weekend getaways easy. Whether you
prefer relaxing by the beach, exploring nature preserves and
waterways, or enjoying urban amenities, Fort Lauderdale delivers a
balanced and attractive lifestyle.In this role, you will practice
in a modern acute care hospital environment that supports
evidence-based practice and patient-centered care. The facility
offers updated inpatient units, well-equipped therapy gyms, and
access to advanced diagnostic and treatment technology. You will
join a collaborative rehabilitation team and work closely with
physicians, nursing staff, case management, and other allied health
professionals who are committed to delivering safe, efficient, and
high-quality care. The culture emphasizes teamwork, open
communication, and mutual respect, creating a supportive
environment for both new and experienced therapists.Typical
responsibilities include performing comprehensive physical therapy
evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and
implementing interventions to improve mobility, strength,
endurance, and functional independence. You will manage a caseload
that may include post-operative surgical patients, orthopedic and
spine cases, neurological conditions such as stroke and brain
injury, cardiopulmonary patients, and individuals with complex
medical needs. Daily tasks may involve early mobility in the ICU,
gait and balance training on medical-surgical floors, stair
training, transfer training, discharge planning, and patient and
family education.The typical day includes collaborating in
interdisciplinary rounds, prioritizing patients based on acuity and
discharge needs, documenting care in the EMR, and coordinating
follow-up services to ensure safe transitions of care. Patient
ratios are structured to support meaningful, high-quality
interventions while maintaining reasonable productivity
expectations. You may work across various units including
medical-surgical, telemetry, step-down, ICU, and specialty units
depending on hospital needs and your experience.Shifts are
generally full-time and may include a combination of weekday
schedules with the potential for weekend or holiday rotations as
needed to support seven-day acute care coverage. Hours are designed
to provide consistent daytime coverage for patient care and
interdisciplinary coordination, with some flexibility based on
department staffing patterns. The role offers opportunities to
participate in continuing education, in-service training, and
departmental initiatives that enhance your clinical skills and
support your long-term career development in acute care.This
position is well suited for a Physical Therapist who values working
with medically complex patients, enjoys a dynamic hospital setting,
and wants to build or continue a strong acute care skill set. The
combination of a supportive professional environment and the
lifestyle benefits of living in Fort Lauderdale makes this a
compelling opportunity for therapists seeking both career growth
and a rewarding place to call home.
Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist, Acute
Experience: 1 year
Licenses: PT-FL(Copy needed)
Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1
year
Facility Location
With more than 23 miles of palm-fringed shoreline, Fort Lauderdale
is a year-round destination for sun-seekers and one of Floridas
premier resort towns. Graced with golden beaches, perennial
sunshine, winding waterways and chic boutiques, this coastal
community is also home to excellent health care facilities that
offer numerous career-enhancing opportunities.
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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