Physical Therapist PRN

HCA Healthcare•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist assesses, evaluates, plans, and carries out physical therapy programs to help patients restore the greatest reasonable level of function and minimize disability after illness, injury, surgery, or genetically acquired conditions. The role works closely with physicians and the care team to develop personalized treatment plans, deliver evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, and document outcomes. The Physical Therapist also educates patients and families, collaborates across disciplines, and may mentor therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity. This is a PRN opportunity with HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physical Therapy; the posting also lists a bachelor’s degree as a qualification.
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification, obtained within 30 days of employment start date; the posting specifies American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of required experience.
Effective listening and customer service abilities.
Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and lifting of patients or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and use evaluation findings, medical history, and physician orders to develop comprehensive plans of care.
Receive, interpret, and implement physician orders accurately; consult resources to clarify unfamiliar or questionable orders.
Deliver physical therapy programs and evidence-based interventions to restore movement, reduce pain, improve function, and minimize disability.
Monitor patient progress, refine treatment plans, and document outcomes accurately and promptly.
Educate patients and families about exercises, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence.
Communicate and interact with patients, families, and others in a caring, empathetic, courteous, and respectful manner.
Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to coordinate patient-centered care and transitions during recovery.
Mentor therapy assistants or students as applicable.
Perform work involving frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and lifting patients or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits
Free counseling and referral services
Paid time off
Paid family leave
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition assistance
Student loan assistance
Certification support
Dependent scholarships
Fertility and family-building benefits
Adoption assistance
Life insurance
Supplemental health protection plans
Legal counseling
Consumer discounts
Auto and home insurance
Identity theft protection
Preferred banking partnerships and financial wellbeing resources