Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Opportunity

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Physical Therapist? At HCA Florida JFK Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

A Physical Therapist evaluates patients physical functions, designs personalized recovery plans, and delivers evidence-based treatments to reduce pain and restore mobility. They collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams and document patient progress in acute, inpatient rehab, or home health settings.

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation: Assess functional status, strength, and mobility to create tailored care plans
• Therapeutic Interventions: Provide skilled physical therapy procedures to improve movement and independence.
• Education: Teach patients, families, and caregivers safe exercises, adaptive methods, and proper use of assistive devices.
• Documentation: Record accurate treatment outcomes and adjust care plans in a timely manner.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate transitions of care with doctors, nurses, and other specialists.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Experience: A min 1 year of work experience required, preferably in an acute care setting
• Licensure: Active state physical therapy license (e.g., Florida Department of Health).
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift or move patients and equipment up to 50 pounds

This opportunity may qualify for a Sign-On Bonus &/or Relocation Assistance

HCA Florida JFK Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida JFK Hospital was named in honor of our 35th president. We have grown and have four Palm Beach County locations. Our main campus is a 558-bed acute care facility. We are known for services including: emergency services, cardiovascular care, neurosciences and robotic surgery. We offer orthopedic and spine care, bariatrics, behavioral health and obstetrics. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center. We are a certified Ventricular Assist Device program. We are an American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is an American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program. We offer two off-site ERs in Palm Beach Gardens and West Boynton Beach. They provide the same emergency treatment for adults and children. We are located in the city of Atlantis. We are near the coastal cities of Lake Worth and Boynton Beach. We are by the beach, restaurants and shopping. There is something for everybody. We invite you to join a dynamic team of clinical professionals in a fast-paced environment while living in Palm Beach County.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Physical Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.