Physical Therapist, PRN, Hospital At Home, Acute Care Rehab

About Baptist Health 
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. 

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We’re hiring a Physical Therapist for our Hospital At Home Department in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a PRN Days position which will provide patient home-based healthcare throughout the Jacksonville community. The schedule for this position will be at least 3 shifts per month, Monday - Friday with no weekend or holiday commitments. 

This Physical Therapist position will provide in-home patient care support (commuting involved to patient homes within the Jacksonville metro area with mileage reimbursement). This Physical Therapist will also provide floating coverage support to Baptist Health acute care rehab units in coordination with Rehab Services leadership beyond in-home patient care appointments as scheduling permits. The ideal candidate would have PT experience in both acute care and home health settings. Candidates with experience and interest in program / new service development are preferred.

We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Rehab Services Team at Baptist Medical Center. This position requires a candidate with at least 1 year of recent experience working in an acute care setting, home health patient care experience, and experience providing direct orthopedic and neurological physical care. This is a PRN opportunity working day shift hours.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Evaluates, plans, directs and administers physical therapy treatment to patients.
• Provides patient care to help improve or restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
• Oversees support staff. Participates in departmental operations and in performance improvement activities.
• Responsible for remaining within budget guidelines.
• Participates in mandatory education and licensure requirements.

Experience Requirements: 

• 1 or more year(s) of home health Physical Therapy Experience strongly preferred

• 1 or more year(s) of acute care Physical Therapy Experience strongly preferred

• Orthopedic Experience

Education & Credential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Physical Therapy Required
• Licensed Physical Therapist from FL Department of Health Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Required

Baptist Jacksonville is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care. We serve families throughout the area with high-quality, comprehensive care for every stage of life.

At Baptist Health, we provide an exceptional employment experience where team members can bring their authentic selves and belong to a larger purpose together. By fostering connections with our team members and our community, we offer a fulfilling and personal career.

When you join Baptist, it’s more than just a job. You will find a profound sense of purpose and belonging as you embark on a career that truly changes lives. Baptist provides the support and resources you need to build the career you want as you contribute to the greater good.

If you are interested in this PRN Physical Therapist position at Baptist Medical Center, please apply now or email Hunter at [email protected]!

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Downtown - Main Building