Acute Care PT: Restore Mobility, Lead & Grow

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist in Jacksonville. You will evaluate patients, develop personalized therapy plans with physicians, apply evidence-based interventions, and monitor progress to support recovery and independence.

You will educate patients and families on exercises, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor therapy assistants while upholding HCA Healthcare values of excellence and compassion.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Florida or hold a compact PT license.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life.
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes.
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence.
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery.
• Mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring/teaching

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (FL)

ACPT/Accredited PT program

Job description

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist in Jacksonville. You will evaluate patients, develop personalized therapy plans with physicians, apply evidence-based interventions, and monitor progress to support recovery and independence.

You will educate patients and families on exercises, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor therapy assistants while upholding HCA Healthcare values of excellence and compassion.