Physical Therapi
Compensation
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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 $2,500 Sign-On Bonus*
We’re hiring a Physical Therapist for our Acute Care Rehab Department in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a Part-Time 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 Part-Time opportunity working Day Shift, 24 hours per week (3 8-hour shifts). The expected shift schedule is expected to include regular Friday shift coverage and Saturday coverage every other week.
Alternating Day Shift Schedule
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday
- Week 2: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Physical Therapist, Acute Care, 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 years of Physical Therapy Experience
- Experience with Surgical Patient Care
- Orthopedics
- Experience in Neuro
- Experience working in an Acute Care setting
Education & Credential Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Physical Therapy Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Required
- Licensed Physical Therapist from FL Department of Health 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.
Baptist South is serving the rapidly growing neighborhoods in southern Duval and northern St. Johns counties. The hospital blends resort-like amenities with the most advanced medical care, providing for the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of patients and their families.
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 Part-Time 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 will evaluate, plan, and administer 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 license. At least one year of recent experience in an acute care setting, including orthopedics and neuro care, is required along with BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (575 salary observations; 3,441 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,073 salary observations; 59,686 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 22,084 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $90k (middle half $75k–$104k)974 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $91k median in Florida | $94k nationally (−3%)575 state / 12,073 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Florida | 1,421 active | 22,107 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $3k sign-on | Florida Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,483 active listings, 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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