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Jacksonville, Florida

Pediatric Physical Therapist, PRN, Acute Care, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

About Wolfson Children’s Hospital Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. *Up to $1,000 Sign on Bonus* Wolfson Children's Hospital is currently looking to add an experienced Pediatric Physical Therapist to our Acute Care Team in Jacksonville, FL.

This is a PRN opportunity with various shifts at our Downtown campus. Pediatric Physical Therapist, Wolfson's Children Hospital, Job Responsibilities: Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer physical therapy treatment to pediatric patients. Provide patient care to help improve or restore function and prevent disability.

Oversee support staff. Participate in departmental operations and in performance improvement activities. Maintain schedule within budget operations. Participate in mandatory education and licensure requirements.

Experience Requirements: 1 or more year(s) of Acute Care Pediatric Physical Therapy Experience strongly preferred Orthopedics Experience Neuro 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 Wolfson Children’s Hospital is recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year and is a Magnet™ designated hospital, the gold standard for excellence in patient care.

If you are interested in this PRN Acute Care Pediatric Physical Therapist opportunity at Wolfson Children's Hospital, please apply today 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: Remote - VA 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 will evaluate, plan, and administer treatment to pediatric 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 acute care pediatric physical therapy experience is strongly preferred, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

NeurologyPatient evaluationTreatment planningStaff supervision

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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 Distribution42 jobs · 31 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
82%
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 435 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

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.