Physical Therapist, Acute Care Rehab, Baptist Clay

Job Summary

**Up to $2,000 Sign on Bonus available!**

Baptist Medical Center hiring a Physical Therapist for the Hospital Rehab Department in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a full-time position located at the Baptist Clay location in Fleming Island. The expected schedule will be Tuesday - Saturday with Day shift hours.

We are looking to add a full-time Physical Therapist to our inpatient, acute care team. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in acute care, ortho, neuro, wound care, hand therapy and splinting experience. Caseload includes various diagnoses - neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and general medical. Candidates must be comfortable floating to other Baptist campuses in Jacksonville, FL for coverage purposes as needed.

Baptist Clay Medical Campus is located on 32 acres at U.S. 17 and Village Square Parkway on Fleming Island. The facility opened in 2022 to bring the high-quality care of Baptist Health to residents of Clay County.

Physical Therapist, Hospital Rehab Department, Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, plans, directs and administers physical therapy treatment to patients in an adult acute care, hospital inpatient setting.
• Provides patient care to help improve or restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
• Provides minimal outpatient care, mainly for neuro patients and upper extremity wounds (job competency training available).
• Participates in departmental operations and in performance improvement activities.
• Responsible for remaining within budget guidelines.
• Participates in mandatory education and licensure requirements.
• Provides ongoing patient and family education.

**Up to $2,000 Sign on Bonus available!**

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 Health 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 full-time Physical Therapist position at Baptist Medical Center, please apply now or email Hunter at hunter.moore@bmcjax.com.

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred

Master's Degree

Experience

• Less than 1 year Physical Therapy Experience
• Experience with Surgical Patient Care
• Orthopedics
• Experience in Neuro
• Experience working in an Acute Care setting

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Licensed Physical Therapist Required

Location

Location Overview

Baptist Medical Center Clay is a full-service hospital providing residents with easy access to comprehensive, high-tech medical and surgical care close to home. Located on Fleming Island, Baptist Clay features innovative care for every stage of life in an elegantly designed, comfortable environment. Unique services include onsite cancer care provided by Baptist MD Anderson, a 24/7 ER for adults and children, and a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. As part of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Clay has access to many additional specialized physicians, services, and resources including the Baptist Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center. Baptist Health has been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, and Baptist Clay has been voted “Best Medical Facility” in Clay County for the past three years.