Physical Therapist PRN

HCA Healthcare; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Florida is seeking a Physical Therapist PRN to assess patients' needs and create personalized therapy plans. Responsibilities include evaluating patient abilities and delivering evidence-based interventions. Qualifications include a degree in Physical Therapy and Florida licensure. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and education support.

Qualifications

• Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Current certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) provider.
• Ability to perform work requiring lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans.
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement and reduce pain.
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs and safe practices.

Skills

Effective listening skills

Customer service abilities

Critical thinking skills

Education

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

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist PRN

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 part of a 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

Qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• B.S. or M.S. in Physical Therapy
• Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure as a Physical Therapist
• Current certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) 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

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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.