Physical Therapist - FT

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Physical Therapist for a full-time role at Baptist Medical Center South. You will evaluate patients, design treatment plans with physician oversight, document progress, and contribute to ongoing care within scope of practice.

The position emphasizes patient-centered therapy, clinical documentation, and collaboration with physicians. A licensed PT with BLS is required; relocation or on-call details are not specified.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate of Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active PT license required, BLS required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and prescribe a treatment program with physician approval.
• Document treatment, progress and suggestions for further care.
• May have additional duties within the scope of the role.

Skills

PT knowledge

Effective communication

Customer service

Team supervision

Computer skills

Education

Masters/Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights:

Summary : The Physical Therapist shall evaluate patients and prescribe a treatment program, with Physician approval for all patient assigned. The Therapist shall further adjust the program within constraints and confer with the Physician as needed. This individual will document treatment, progress, and make suggestions toward further treatment. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience : Masters’ or Doctorate of Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

License / Certification : Active PT license required, BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Must also be skilled to provide general discipline specific therapy services to meet patient care requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements : Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.
There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds.
There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
Much exposure to computer work.
Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job:

Physical Therapist - FT

Physical Therapist

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift :

First Shift (United States of America)