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Baptist Health System
Jacksonville, Florida

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

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

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. *Up to $1,000 Sign on Bonus* 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 hunter.moore@bmcjax.com!

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment.

For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse info.flclearinghouse.com Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations.

Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physical therapy treatment to patients, providing care to improve or restore function and prevent disability. They also oversee support staff and participate in departmental operations and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 1 year of recent experience in both acute care and home health settings, with a preference for those with orthopedic experience. A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid Florida Physical Therapist license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Orthopedic CareNeurological CareEvaluationTreatment PlanningDirect Patient CareBudget ManagementTeam CollaborationSupport Staff Oversight

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (725 salary observations; 3,273 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,787 salary observations; 56,350 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist, PRN, Hospital At Home, Acute Care Rehab at Baptist Health System a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

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

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 28 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.8
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

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.

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About Baptist Health System

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San Antonio, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000
Mileage reimbursement