Physical Therapist PRN

HCA Florida JFK Hospital; Atlantis (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida JFK Hospital in Atlantis, FL is seeking a Physical Therapist PRN to evaluate patients, design recovery plans, and apply evidence-based treatments across acute and inpatient rehab settings.

The role emphasizes documenting progress, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and educating patients and families on safe exercises and mobility. A Florida license and BLS are required; sign-on or relocation may be available.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Experience: A min 1 year of work experience required, preferably in an acute care setting
• Licensure: Active state physical therapy license (e.g., Florida Department of Health)
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation: Assess functional status, strength, and mobility to create tailored care plans
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide skilled physical therapy procedures to improve movement and independence.
• Education: Teach patients, families, and caregivers safe exercises, adaptive methods, and proper use of assistive devices.
• Documentation: Record accurate treatment outcomes and adjust care plans in a timely manner.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate transitions of care with doctors, nurses, and other specialists.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Physical Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida JFK Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

A Physical Therapist evaluates patients' physical functions, designs personalized recovery plans, and delivers evidence-based treatments to reduce pain and restore mobility. They collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams and document patient progress in acute, inpatient rehab, or home health settings.

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation: Assess functional status, strength, and mobility to create tailored care plans
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide skilled physical therapy procedures to improve movement and independence.
• Education: Teach patients, families, and caregivers safe exercises, adaptive methods, and proper use of assistive devices.
• Documentation: Record accurate treatment outcomes and adjust care plans in a timely manner.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate transitions of care with doctors, nurses, and other specialists.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Experience: A min 1 year of work experience required, preferably in an acute care setting
• Licensure: Active state physical therapy license (e.g., Florida Department of Health).
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift or move patients and equipment up to 50 pounds

This opportunity may qualify for a Sign-On Bonus &/or Relocation Assistance

Benefits

HCA Florida JFK Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

HCA Florida JFK Hospital was named in honor of our 35th president. We have grown and have four Palm Beach County locations. Our main campus is a 558-bed acute care facility. We are known for services including: emergency services, cardiovascular care, neurosciences and robotic surgery. We offer orthopedic and spine care, bariatrics, behavioral health and obstetrics. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center. We are a certified Ventricular Assist Device program. We are an American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is an American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program. We offer two off-site ERs in Palm Beach Gardens and West Boynton Beach. They provide the same emergency treatment for adults and children. We are located in the city of Atlantis. We are near the coastal cities of Lake Worth and Boynton Beach. We are by the beach, restaurants and shopping. There is something for everybody. We invite you to join a dynamic team of clinical professionals in a fast-paced environment while living in Palm Beach County.

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.

'Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.'- 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