Physical Therapist - Weekends

HCA Florida Northside Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a match

Education assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Northside Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. In this role, you will manage the therapeutic care process for patients, conducting assessments and developing individualized care plans. You will provide skilled therapeutic interventions, instruct patients, and coordinate care plans. Qualifications include a B.S. or M.S. in Physical Therapy, active Florida licensure, and BLS certification. Join us in making a positive impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within established scope of practice.
• Participate in the development of the total plan of care.
• Instruct patient/family/caregiver in the use of therapies and exercises.

Skills

Customer service abilities

Critical thinking skills

Effective listening skills

Education

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

Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure as a Physical Therapist

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below.

Physical Therapist - Florida Northside Hospital

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides high‑quality, patient‑centered care by managing the complete process of therapeutic care of an assigned group of patients in coordination with the physician and the patient care team. The PT completes patient assessments and participates in developing and implementing individualized care plans focusing on goal achievement, patient engagement, and positive patient experience. The PT provides or directs a majority of the patient’s physical therapy to support patients throughout the continuum of care.

What you will do in this role

• Provide evaluations and treatment interventions within the scope of practice established by law and professional code of ethics.
• Assess and evaluate therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participate in the development of the total plan of care.
• Provide purposeful and skilled therapeutic care at the patient’s home, using procedures and techniques to produce a change in condition/function consistent with the physician’s plan of care.
• Instruct patient/family/caregiver in the use of therapies, exercises, therapeutic appliances, and/or prosthetic devices to be used outside of therapy sessions.
• Prioritize caseload, determine daily staffing needs and coordinate assignments/handoffs.

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.

Northside Hospital is a 280+ bed facility offering state‑of‑the‑art treatment. We are located in the heart of South Pinellas County, minutes from the pristine Gulf Coast beaches and downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Our facility offers a full range of services, including interventional stroke care, spine care, orthopedics, 24‑hour emergency services, cardiac care and general surgery. Northside Hospital is the first nationally recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center in Pinellas County and a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist opening.

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.