Physical Therapist Acute PRN

HCA Florida Northside Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Florida is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their team on a PRN basis. The role involves assessing and planning therapy programs to aid patients in recovery from disabilities due to injury or illness. Candidates must have a degree in Physical Therapy and an active Florida license. This position offers comprehensive benefits such as medical coverage, retirement plans, and educational assistance. Join a dedicated team and make a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Current certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) provider.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning through evaluation data synthesis.
• Communicate empathetically with patients and families.
• Implement physician orders accurately and timely.

Skills

Customer service abilities

Critical thinking skills

Effective listening skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Physical Therapy

Job description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Physical Therapist PRN with HCA Florida Northside Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

HCA Florida Northside 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.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are currently looking for a skilled Physical Therapist to join our team on a PRN basis. As a Physical Therapist, you will assess, evaluate, plan, and carry out physical therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function to our patients. You will work with patients to minimize any disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired conditions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning through synthesizing evaluation data from initial patient assessment, medical history and physician orders to develop a comprehensive plan of care
• Communicate and interact with patients, families and others in a caring, empathetic, courteous, and respectful manner
• Receive, interpret, and implement physician orders accurately and in a timely fashion
• Consult resources to clarify unfamiliar orders

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• B.S. or M.S. in Physical Therapy
• Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure as a Physical Therapist
• Current certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) provider
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds

About the Facility

Northside Hospital is a 280+ bed facility offering state‑of‑the‑art treatment located in the heart of South Pinellas County, minutes from the pristine Gulf Coast beaches and downtown St. Petersburg, FL. It offers interventional stroke care, spine care, orthopedics, 24‑hour emergency services, cardiac care, general surgery, and is recognized as a comprehensive stroke center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The Tampa Bay Heart Institute at Northside Hospital is a comprehensive cardiac care center.

Why HCA?

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010‑2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.” — Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

Apply Now

We are reviewing applications for our Physical Therapist PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.