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Baptist Health System
Jacksonville, Florida

Physical Therapist, PRN, Acute Care Rehab

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsPer 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 Medical Center in downtown Jacksonville. PRN team members work at least 3 shifts per month and will be included on weekend / holiday rotation.

We are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our Rehab Team at Baptist Medical Center. 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.

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 year(s) Experience working in an Acute Care setting strongly preferred
  • Orthopedics and Neuro Experience
  • Medical Surgical Nursing Experience

Education & Credential Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Required
  • Master's Degree Preferred
  • 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 position at Baptist Medical Center in downtown Jacksonville, please apply now or email Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com!

Primary Location

Downtown - Main Building

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 in Physical Therapy and a valid Florida license, along with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. At least one year of recent experience in an acute care setting, including orthopedics and neuro care, is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic careNeurological carePatient evaluationTreatment planningStaff supervisionBudget management

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (720 salary observations; 3,226 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (14,655 salary observations; 55,733 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

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

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 30 employers

18
<$110k
10
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
5
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
84%
Sign-on bonus
49% this job
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,389 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

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.

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About Baptist Health System

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $1,000 Sign-On Bonus