Physical Therapist Inpatient Rehab

HCA Florida West Hospital; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

$15,000 sign-on bonus

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Pensacola, Florida, seeks a dedicated Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist. In this full-time role, you'll help patients regain strength and mobility with personalized treatment plans while collaborating with a professional care team. Requirements include a state license, a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, and Basic Cardiac Life Support training within 30 days. The facility offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits including medical, educational assistance, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a state license as a Physical Therapist.
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient abilities and develop treatment plans with the care team.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to restore movement and enhance quality of life.
• Monitor progress, refine therapy plans, and document outcomes accurately.
• Educate patients and families on safe practices and exercise programs.
• Collaborate to ensure patient-centered care and transitions.
• Mentor therapy assistants or students while upholding core values.

Skills

State Licensed Physical Therapist

Knowledge of evidence-based interventions

Ability to collaborate with care teams

Communication skills with patients and families

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Introduction

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 an Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist today with HCA Florida West Hospital.

Physical Therapist - Full-time, Inpatient Rehab

$15,000 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinical expertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day.

Your role will include

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence‑based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient‑centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
• Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

What qualifications you will need

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

HCA Florida West Hospital is a 515‑bed facility. We are proud to be the area's leading health care facility in quality outcomes performance. We are the area's first Accredited Chest Pain Center and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Our hospital is the first in the state of Florida to have earned Atrial Fibrillation with Electrophysiology Services Accreditation. We have an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We provide a specialized Emergency Department tailored to the needs of seniors and children. We have a Kid’s ER dedicated to our youngest patients. We are the area’s only comprehensive CARF‑accredited physical rehabilitation hospital. Our facility has a behavioral health facility. We offer services including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, and orthopedics. Other services that we offer include robotic‑assisted surgery, critical care, and neurology/neurosurgery. We also offer 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.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Equal Opportunity

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.