PRN Physical Therapist — Empower Recovery & Mobility

HCA Healthcare; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Time away from work

Education support

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. You will work with physicians and the care team to create personalized therapy plans and deliver evidence-based interventions that restore movement and improve quality of life.

Join a national network of clinical expertise in rehabilitation technology, with support for ongoing professional development and opportunities to mentor therapy

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Customer service

Active listening

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Team collaboration

Ability to work with minimal supervis

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

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

Florida DOH licensure as Physical Therapist

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. You will work with physicians and the care team to create personalized therapy plans and deliver evidence-based interventions that restore movement and improve quality of life.

Join a national network of clinical expertise in rehabilitation technology, with support for ongoing professional development and opportunities to mentor therapy