Physical Therapist — Patient-Centered Rehab Leader

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with match

Education support

Job summary

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. You will assess and plan therapy programs, work with physicians and care teams, and aim for meaningful patient outcomes.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, document progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• B.S. or M.S. in Physical Therapy
• State of Florida licensure as a Physical Therapist
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Critical thinking

BLS certified

Education

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

Florida PT license

Graduate of accredited PT program

Job description

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. You will assess and plan therapy programs, work with physicians and care teams, and aim for meaningful patient outcomes.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, document progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care.