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.

At Wolfson Children's Hospital, 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 Wolfson, 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. Wolfson 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 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 Preferred

BS

Experience

  • Orthopedics
  • Experience working in an Acute Care setting

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


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