Physical Therapist Pediatric

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Job summary

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City, FL is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to help young patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. You will work with physicians and the care team to design personalized therapy plans centered on meaningful goals and patient outcomes.

As part of a national network, you will mentor therapy assistants, document outcomes, educate families on exercises, and collaborate across disciplines to

Qualifications

• Evaluating patients and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement and reduce pain.
• Monitoring progress and documenting outcomes accurately and timely.
• Educating patients and families on exercises, adaptive techniques, and safe practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans with physicians.
• Delivering interventions that restore movement and reduce pain.
• Monitoring progress and refining therapy plans.
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs and safe practices.
• Collaborating across disciplines for cohesive, patient-centered care.
• Mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding values.

Skills

State license

Bachelor's degree

BCLS within 30 days

Education

Bachelor's degree (minimum)

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Pediatric Physical Therapist - Full-time

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 (minimum)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care. This includes advanced cardiac assessment and treatment. We offer certified women's services. Our hospital has dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services. We are certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care. Our hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We are the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. Other services that we offer include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region. Together, we continue to raise the bar in healthcare.

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

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.