Physical Therapist PRN

HCA Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist for PRN / Per Diem work in Gainesville, FL. You will assess patients, design personalized therapy plans, and work with physicians and the care team to achieve meaningful recovery goals.

Join a national network of clinical experts and utilize advanced rehabilitation technology while mentoring students and therapy assistants as needed.

Qualifications

• State Licensed Physical Therapist requirement
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required

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

State Licensed Physical Therapist

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

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

Physical Therapist - PRN / Per Diem / As Needed

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

Benefits

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

• 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital

HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, opening Spring 2026, is a 90-bed, state-of-the-art acute care facility offering comprehensive emergency services, advanced surgical care, and a 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. As part of HCA Florida Healthcare and the broader HCA Healthcare network of 650+ sites, we are committed to improving more lives in more ways and serving the Gainesville community.

Key Specialties

• Emergency Medicine - Comprehensive emergency care services
• Orthopedic Surgery - Advanced procedures for bones, joints, and musculoskeletal conditions
• Spine Surgery - Specialized care for spinal disorders and injuries
• General Surgery - Full range of surgical treatments for diverse conditions
• Minimally Invasive Surgery - Laparoscopic and robotic techniques for faster recovery and reduced complications
• Inpatient Rehabilitation - 30-bed unit for post-surgical and injury recovery

Why Join Us

• Be part of a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital opening in Spring 2026
• Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative surgical techniques
• Join a collaborative, patient-centered team committed to excellence
• Access career growth opportunities within HCA Healthcare’s nationwide network
• Make a difference in the Gainesville community while advancing your career

"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.