Physical Therapist
About the Role
As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Backed by our national network of clinical expertise, advanced rehabilitation technology, and ongoing professional development, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and be a part of our shared mission of improving human life every day.
Responsibilities
- Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
- Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
- Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
- Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
- Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
- Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity
Requirements
- Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT)
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
No prior experience required. No travel required.
About the Facility
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is a 488-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission, offering a wide range of medical specialties including emergency care, heart and vascular care, maternity and neonatal care (Level II NICU), and inpatient rehabilitation (CARF accredited). The hospital is designated as a Primary Stroke Center and holds a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. As Miami-Dade County’s only Catholic hospital, we follow the Catholic tradition of caring for God’s people and providing spiritual support.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage (low copay or no cost for many services, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation)
- Dental and vision benefits
- Life and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
- Auto, home, and pet insurance
- Identity theft protection and legal counseling
- Long-term care coverage
- Moving assistance
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits (Progyny) and adoption assistance
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.