Physical Therapist PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match on pay

Education support and certification

Paid time off & disability

Job summary

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Physical Therapist PRN to join its team. You will assess patients, develop personalized plans, and work with physicians to restore mobility and independence through targeted therapy programs.

This role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care and collaboration with the care team. PRN scheduling offers flexibility within a nationally recognized health system that supports ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• State licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Customer service abilities including empathetic communication.
• Strong critical thinking and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities 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 refining therapy plans with timely documentation of outcomes.
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs and safe practices.
• Collaborating across disciplines for cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions.
• Leading by example and mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare values.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

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

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’llassess 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 clinicalexpertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development,you’llhave the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day.

We are currently looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team As our Therapist, you will assess, evaluate, plan, and carry out physical therapy programs to restore maximum reasonable function to our patients. You will work with patients to minimize any disability following disease, injury, or genetically acquired conditions. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity.

Your duties and responsibilities may include:

• You will demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning through synthesizing evaluation data from initial patient assessment, medical history and physician orders to develop a comprehensive plan of care.
• You will communicate and interact with patients, families and others in a caring, empathetic, courteous, and respectful manner.
• You will receive, interpret, and implement physician orders accurately and in a courteous manner.
• You will consult resources to clarify unfamiliar or questionable orders.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• B.S. or M.S. in Physical Therapy
• State of Floridalicensure as a Physical Therapist
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association)
• 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

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:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (LPT) Licensed Physical Therapist
• Bachelors Degree

No Travel Required

1 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida South Tampa 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.

For over 40 years, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital has been providing comprehensive healthcare services. We provide high-quality medical care. We also provide surgery, outpatient therapies, and acute care. With a team of skilled colleagues, its no wonder we have a reputation for excellence. The over 180-bed acute care hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. We provide 24-hour Emergency Care, Behavioral Healthcare, and Cardiovascular Services. We also provide General Surgery and Imaging & Diagnostic Services. As South Tampa Hospital and ER, we provide high quality, advanced care. We are one of the best-performing hospitals in the Tampa Bay area. We believe excellent people make excellence happen. If this sounds like the type of meaningful work youd like to be a part of, we hope youll consider our careers at South Tampa Hospital.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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