Physical Therapist

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Atlantis (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida JFK Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patient function, design recovery plans, and apply evidence-based therapies to restore mobility. You will work with multidisciplinary teams in acute, inpatient rehab, or home health settings.

The role requires a degree in physical therapy, 1 year of experience (acute care preferred), an active state license, and BLS certification within 30 days. Clinical education and ongoing documentation are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Active state physical therapy license (e.g., Florida Department of Health).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift or move patients and equipment up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and design personalized recovery plans.
• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy treatments to reduce pain and restore mobility.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on exercises and safe device use.
• Record treatment outcomes and adjust plans as needed.
• Coordinate transitions of care with doctors, nurses, and other specialists.

Skills

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Physical Therapist today with HCA Florida JFK Hospital.

Job Summary

A Physical Therapist evaluates patients physical functions, designs personalized recovery plans, and delivers evidence-based treatments to reduce pain and restore mobility. They collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams and document patient progress in acute, inpatient rehab, or home health settings.

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation: Assess functional status, strength, and mobility to create tailored care plans
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide skilled physical therapy procedures to improve movement and independence.
• Education: Teach patients, families, and caregivers safe exercises, adaptive methods, and proper use of assistive devices.
• Documentation: Record accurate treatment outcomes and adjust care plans in a timely manner.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate transitions of care with doctors, nurses, and other specialists.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Experience: A min 1 year of work experience required, preferably in an acute care setting
• Licensure: Active state physical therapy license (e.g., Florida Department of Health).
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift or move patients and equipment up to 50 pounds

This opportunity may qualify for a Sign-On Bonus &/or Relocation Assistance.

Benefits

HCA Florida JFK Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a Physical Therapist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations.

HCA Florida JFK Hospital was named in honor of our 35th president. We have grown and have four Palm Beach County locations. Our main campus is a 558-bed acute care facility. We are known for services including: emergency services, cardiovascular care, neurosciences and robotic surgery. We offer orthopedic and spine care, bariatrics, behavioral health and obstetrics. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center. . There is something for everybody. We invite you to join a dynamic team of clinical professionals in a fast-paced environment while living in Palm Beach County.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.