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

Date Posted: Mar 13, 2026

Status: PRN

Shift Details: Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

*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 https://info.flclearinghouse.com/


Education Required

Education Preferred

BS

Experience

License and Certification

  • Licensed Physical Therapist - DOH
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA
  • Driver's License - DMV

Location

Wolfson Children's Hospital
841 Prudential dr
Jacksonville, , 32207


Location Overview

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.  The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.

About Baptist Health

Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.