First Choice Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy • Panama City, FL • Since 2002 • Lynn Haven, Callaway, and Panama City Beach, FL locations
About
First Choice Physical Therapy is a private outpatient PT provider with locations in Lynn Haven, Callaway, Panama City Beach (Florida) and an additional office in Panama City, Panama. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Wade M. Rinehart, it emphasizes patient-centered care and clinician-friendly environments. Key points: - Services: Physical, occupational, and speech therapy with emphasis on post-operative orthopedic rehab, sports injuries, headaches/TMJ, spinal issues, dry needling, and auto accident injuries. - Locations: 4 offices across Florida and Panama (Lynn Haven HQ at 2300 Jenks Ave; Panama City Beach; Panama City; Panama City, Panama). - Contact: 850-248-1600; website readytogetbetter.com. - Staff and growth: Small team (4 employees in the U.S.), active postings for Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant; year-over-year employee growth ~9.5%. - Notable facts: Competes on award-winning, patient-centered care; multiple offices in the Bay County region.
Clinic Type
Physical Therapy
Address
Bay County, FL (locations in Lynn Haven, Callaway, and Panama City Beach)
Phone
850-248-1600
iam@readytogetbetter.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
not specified
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Participates in most insurance plans; verify participation with insurer before visit.
Cash, Checks, Credit cards, CareCredit, financing options
Financing: CareCredit
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FAQs
How soon can I be seen after I call?
Goal of seeing you within 24 hours after you call.
What insurance plans are accepted?
First Choice Physical Therapy accepts and participates in most insurance plans including Florida Blue, Medicare, Tricare East, Humana, Workers Compensation, and VA. Verify with insurer for participation.
Do you offer CareCredit financing?
Yes, we offer CareCredit financing; applying is available through CareCredit (subject to credit approval).
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Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- healthhives.com: 5/5 (120)
Patients praise
- Professional, friendly, and compassionate staff.
- Effective treatment plans for pain relief and mobility recovery.
- Strong focus on patient education, including home exercise programs.
- Welcoming and supportive facility environment.
- Competent administrative staff assisting with complex insurance matters.
Common complaints
- Some patients feel care is not adequately tailored to them or managed effectively.
- Complaints regarding administrative processes, such as insurance paperwork.
- Occasional concerns that staff are too busy to provide sufficient individual attention.
"Staff are friendly and very professional. They are really trying to help me with my chronic pain issues. They also taught me exercises to do at home. I highly recommend First Choice Physical Therapy."
— LocalityBiz patient review"The therapists here are made to work with so many clients at once, your care is not tailored to you and it's not managed to your benefit."
— Yelp patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Physical Therapy in Panama City, FL | Florida Medical Center — Jul 24, 2025
- Lymphedema Management | Coastal Rehabilitati — Jul 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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