Physical Therapist

HCA Florida West Hospital; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pensacola is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care, evaluating therapeutic statuses, and developing individualized care plans. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and state licensure. This full-time position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Manage the complete process of therapeutic care.
• Participate in developing individualized care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic status.
• Instruct patient on the use of therapies.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Therapeutic evaluation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

State Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

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Overview

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 West Hospital.

Physical Therapist (Inpatient Rehab) – Full‑time

$10,000 sign on bonus for eligible new hires!

Benefits

• 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.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The Physical Therapist completes patient assessments and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The Physical Therapist provides or directs a majority of the patient’s physical therapy to support patients throughout the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participate in the development of the total plan of care.
• Provide purposeful and skilled therapeutic care, using procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
• Instruct patient/family/caregiver in the use of therapies, exercises, therapeutic appliances, and/or prosthetic devices to be used outside of therapy sessions.
• Prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• State Licensed Physical Therapist
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

HCA Florida West Hospital is a 515‑bed facility and the area’s only comprehensive CARF‑accredited physical rehabilitation hospital. It offers services including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, orthopedics, robotic‑assisted surgery, critical care, neurology/neurosurgery, urology, gastroenterology, obstetrics, and pulmonary and rehabilitative medicine.

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.

“The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.” – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

We encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.