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Jacksonville, Florida

Pediatric Physical Therapist, PRN, Outpatient Rehab, South Clinic, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

About Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

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Wolfson Children's Hospital is hiring a Physical Therapist to our Pediatric Outpatient Rehab Team at Wolfson Children's Hospital Mandarin. This is a part-time opportunity in Jacksonville, FL.

Shift Schedule: PRN, day shift. Seeking coverage at least 3 shifts per month. No weekend or holiday commitment

We are looking to hire an experienced Physical Therapist to our team. This PRN position will work with an pediatric caseload at our Outpatient Clinic. Prior outpatient pediatric physical therapy experience is preferred.

  • Physical Therapist, Pediatric Outpatient Rehab, Job Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer physical therapy treatment to patients.
  • Provide patient care to help improve or restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
  • Oversee support staff.
  • Participate in departmental operations and performance improvement activities.
  • Responsible for remaining within budget guidelines.
  • Participate in mandatory education and licensure requirements.

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

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care.

At Wolfson Children's Hospital, 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 Wolfson, 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. Wolfson 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 Wolfson Children's Hospital's South outpatient rehab clinic, please apply now!

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Primary Location

WCH - Rehab Mandarin

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will evaluate, plan, and administer physical therapy treatments to pediatric patients to restore function and prevent disability. They are also responsible for overseeing support staff and participating in departmental operations and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy and possess a valid Florida Department of Health license. Additionally, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningRehabilitationClinical operationsBudget management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Physical Therapist, PRN, Outpatient Rehab, South Clinic, Wolfson Children's Hospital at Baptist Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 435 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 435 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.