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Baptist Health System
Jacksonville, Florida

Physical Therapist, Acute Care Rehab, PRN, Baptist South

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

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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

Orthopedic careNeurological carePatient evaluationTreatment planningRehabilitationSupport staff supervisionBudget management

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,960 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical 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 livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,388 active22,065 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$1k sign-onFlorida 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 listings7,998 in the last 30 days4,222 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,960 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

45 jobs · 34 employers
14
<$115k
15
$115k-135k
11
$135k-155k
5
$155k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physical Therapist

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$165,000
#2

Physical Therapist

Providence · Anchorage, Alaska

$49.65-$77.08/hr
#3

Physical Therapist, PT, Flexible FT Weekday Schedule

$70-$75/hr
#4

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
+ 43 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,960 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.