Physical Therapist (PT)

Lifepoint Health; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a Lifepoint Health facility, is opening a brand-new 62-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility in 2026. The Physical Therapist ensures high-quality patient care through evaluations, modalities, and treatments, working with an interdisciplinary team.

You will guide patients to maximize function within their capabilities, supervise staff in the absence of leadership, and participate in ongoing quality improvement while meeting professional standards.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred
• Current BLS/CPR Card.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities and treatments per hospital policies and procedures.
• Orients staff and students and may assume supervisor duties in the absence of that supervisor.
• Assesses patient needs and initiates appropriate PT interventions with an interdisciplinary team.
• Observes progress, performs reassessments and supports timely QI scoring per policy.
• Assesses pain levels and coordinates physician contact for intervention as needed.

Skills

Physical Therapy license

Inpatient rehab experience

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Facility: Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Schedule: PRN

Join us in opening Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a brand-new 62 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) opening its doors in 2026.

Your Experience Matters

Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

The Physical Therapist (PT) assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual.
• Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred
• Current BLS/CPR Card.

EEOC Statement

Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.