Physical Therapist

HCA Healthcare; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital in Okeechobee, FL is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patient function, design personalized recovery plans, and provide evidence-based treatments to reduce pain and restore mobility in acute, inpatient rehab, or home health settings.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document progress, educate patients and families on safe exercises and assistive devices, and support transitions of care with physicians, nurses, and specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Minimum 1 year of experience, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Active state physical therapy license (e.g., Florida).
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation: Assess functional status, strength, and mobility to create tailored care plans matching physician orders.
• 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.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Therapeutic interventions

Education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Physical Therapy

Job description

This position is eligible for possible sign-on bonus & Relocation Assistance

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

A Physical Therapist evaluates patient 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 matching physician orders.
• 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: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Experience: a min 1 year experience, pref 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

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility in Okeechobee County. We offer inpatient and outpatient services. We are licensed by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration as a Primary Stroke Center. We provide diagnostic services accredited by the American College of Radiology. Our Hospital’s surgical services include minimally invasive procedures. HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a community hospital with state-of-the-art practices. We are located in the Big Lake area of Central Florida. The area has sports fishing, natural beauty, easygoing lifestyle and friendly people. We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our healthcare team. We have a friendly atmosphere amongst our staff and patients. We invite you to learn more about us and our community.

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