Physical Therapist - Restore Mobility, Empower Patients

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, design personalized therapy plans, and collaborate with physicians to restore mobility and independence.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, document outcomes, educate patients and families, and mentor therapy assistants while upholding our values of excellence, compassion and integrity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• B.S. or M.S. in Physical Therapy.
• Active Florida licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Current BLS certification.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift/move patients and equipment up to 50 pounds.

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

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Intervention delivery

Progress monitoring

Education to patients/families

Mentoring staff

Education

B.S./M.S. in Physical Therapy

Florida PT license

Job description

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, design personalized therapy plans, and collaborate with physicians to restore mobility and independence.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, document outcomes, educate patients and families, and mentor therapy assistants while upholding our values of excellence, compassion and integrity.