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Baptist Health System
Jacksonville, Florida

Physical Therapi

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

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

Patient evaluationTreatment planningRehabilitationSupport staff supervision

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.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 22,084 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical 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 livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Florida1,421 active22,107 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onFlorida Physical Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,483 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,084 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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 Physical Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 26 employers
15
<$105k
12
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
6
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Travel Physical TherapistContract

Ironside Human Resources · Redding, California

$75/hr
#2

Physical Therapist (PT)

Healthpro Heritage · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

$70-$75/hr
#3

School Physical Therapist (PT)

$70-$73/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

$150k
+ 34 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 22,084 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.