Lead Physical Therapist

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Lead Physical Therapist to join our team at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. As a Physical Therapist Lead, you will provide shift supervision, monitor day-to-day operations, and oversee assessment, treatment, and rehabilitative services within the Physical Therapy Department. This role is ideal for someone dedicated to caring for others and committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director/Manager to model, foster, and drive a patient-focused culture by ensuring service excellence "must haves" are practiced and hardwired within assigned areas.
• Operate in multiple work environments; proactively provide assistance within the scope of practice to ensure physicians can easily access and utilize services.
• Ensure the unit is actively engaged in responding promptly to patient needs and call lights as appropriate.
• Acknowledge patients appropriately, explain the purpose of the visit, and communicate anticipated duration to enhance the patient experience.

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred; Bachelor’s in Science and/or Master’s in Science from a school of Physical Therapy also accepted.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an appropriate healthcare setting; supervisory experience preferred.
• Clear/active Florida Board of Physical Therapy licensure.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
• PC skills.

Qualifications

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred; Bachelor’s in Science and/or Master’s in Science from a school of Physical Therapy also accepted. Minimum of 2 years of experience in an appropriate healthcare setting; supervisory experience preferred. Clear/active Florida Board of Physical Therapy licensure. Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is a 237-bed acute-care hospital serving Charlotte County. We offer a range of services, including emergency care, an accredited cancer program, a stroke center of excellence, and a chest pain center. Our facilities include an orthopedic and spine center, wound management and hyperbaric medicine, inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular surgery, sports and rehabilitation services, and outpatient programs. We have provided healthcare in Charlotte County for 40 years and are proud of our culture of compassion, respect, and service. Over 350 area physicians work with us, and we have received the America's Top 100 Hospital recognition, making us one of the best hospitals in Charlotte County.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder