Physical Therapist, Acute Care Rehab, PRN, Baptist South
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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 Acute Care Rehab Department in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a PRN Days position located at Baptist South.
We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Rehab Team at Baptist South. This position requires a candidate with at least 1 year of recent experience working in an acute care setting, and experience in ortho and neuro care. This is a PRN opportunity working Day shift hours (at least 3 times per month). The ideal candidate is comfortable providing weekend shift coverage twice per month
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.
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, Acute Care Rehab opportunity at Baptist Medical Center South, please apply now or email Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com!
Primary Location
South - MOB I - 14546 14546 Old St Augustine Rd Jacksonville, FL 32258 United States of America
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers treatment to 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. At least one year of recent acute care experience, including ortho and neuro care, is required along with a current BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (583 salary observations; 3,727 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $90k (middle half $79k–$103k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $91k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−3%)583 state / 12,288 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,388 active | 22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $1k sign-on | Florida physical therapist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,998 in the last 30 days | 4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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