Physical Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is looking for a Physical Therapist in Wesley Chapel, Florida. This full-time position features a day shift with no nights or weekends. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing treatment programs, administering therapy, and collaborating with medical staff. The ideal candidate is a graduate from an accredited physical therapy school, has a current license, and preferably three years of experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, and education support.

Qualifications

• Possess a current physical therapy license.
• Three or more years of experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Review physician’s referral and patient’s records to determine needed physical therapy treatment.
• Test and measure patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, and functional capacity.
• Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
• Administer treatments and evaluate effects at various stages.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures.

Skills

Physical therapy

Patient evaluation

Treatment program development

Manual exercises

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy

Job description

Job Summary And Qualifications

Full time (Monday – Friday, day shift), no nights, no on‑call, no weekends, no holidays. Seeking a Physical Therapist who plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, muscle, nerve, joint or bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.

Responsibilities

• Review physician’s referral and patient’s records to determine needed physical therapy treatment.
• Test and measure patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patient to perform various physical activities and use of supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer treatments involving application of physical agents.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administer massage.
• Administer traction to relieve pain.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enter information into computer.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications to Orthoptist.
• Conferring with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient’s healthcare.
• Orient, instruct, and direct work activities of assistants, aides, and students.
• Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.
• Plan and develop physical therapy research programs and participate in conducting research.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy.
• Three or more years of experience desired.
• Possess a current physical therapy license.

Benefits

• 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.

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.