Susan Desmith

Director Physical Therapist Assistant Program · Northwest Florida State College

physical therapist Niceville, FL

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
6 years
since Mar 2020
Gender
Female

Experience

Director Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramCurrent
Northwest Florida State College
Since Mar 2020 · 6 years · Niceville, FL

Education

Villanova University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
1998 – 2002
LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport
Doctor of Physical Therapy
2010 – 2013

Skills

Military Experience Leadership Time Management Acute Care Physical Therapy Clinical Instructor Long Term Acute Care

About Northwest Florida State College

Industry
Education
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
Office Location
100 College Blvd., Niceville, FL

Professional Overview

Susan Desmith is a Director Physical Therapist Assistant Program, currently affiliated with Northwest Florida State College, based in Niceville, FL. As a physical therapist, Desmith contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Niceville, FL. They have been with Northwest Florida State College for 6 years. Desmith holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Doctor of Physical Therapy, from Villanova University and LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport. Core competencies include Military Experience, Leadership, Time Management, Acute Care, Physical Therapy. Northwest Florida State College operates in the Education sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physical therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physical therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Niceville, FL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 75,598 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the physical therapist specialty. Susan Desmith is one of them.
  • 3,797 physical therapists are based in FL (out of 96,788 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 7 contacts at Northwest Florida State College are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical physical therapist compensation in FL: $75,000 – $125,000 (median $95,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of physical therapists in FL: Brooks Rehabilitation (67), Adventhealth (62), Cora Physical Therapy (52).
  • 4% of physical therapists in FL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 76% of physical therapists in FL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Susan Desmith located?

Susan Desmith is based in Niceville, FL. They are currently affiliated with Northwest Florida State College.

What is Susan Desmith's specialty?

Susan Desmith specializes in physical therapist. Their current role is Director Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

Where does Susan Desmith currently work?

Susan Desmith currently works at Northwest Florida State College. They have been there for 6 years.

What is Susan Desmith's educational background?

Susan Desmith attended Villanova University and LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport.

How do I contact Susan Desmith for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a physical therapist?

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What is the average salary for a physical therapist in FL?

physical therapists in FL typically earn $75,000 to $125,000 annually, with a median of $95,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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