<p>This full-time Physical Therapist opportunity is based in Gainesville, FL at an acute care facility within the HCA Healthcare system. New graduates are explicitly welcomed, making this an excellent entry point into hospital-based PT practice with the mentorship and interdisciplinary infrastructure of a large health system. The posted salary range of $76,900–$102,000 reflects a competitive acute care compensation band for the North Central Florida market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $76,900–$102,000 annually</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment with an established acute care health system</li> <li>Day-shift schedule with 8-hour shifts — no overnight commitment</li> <li>New graduate candidates actively encouraged to apply</li> <li>Access to HCA Healthcare's broader network resources, including mentorship and professional development infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care facility setting — exposure to a broad, medically complex inpatient population</li> <li>8-hour day shifts providing a structured, predictable schedule</li> <li>Evaluate patient functional abilities and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team</li> <li>Deliver interventions targeting restoration of movement, pain reduction, and quality-of-life improvement</li> <li>Monitor patient progress, refine therapy plans dynamically, and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation</li> <li>Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and strategies that promote long-term independence</li> <li>Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth care transitions throughout the recovery continuum</li> <li>Mentorship role available — opportunity to guide therapy assistants and students while operating within HCA Healthcare's framework of excellence, compassion, and integrity</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Physical Therapist license in the state of Florida (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>New graduates from accredited PT programs are welcome — no minimum years of experience required</li> <li>Ability to pass a criminal background check as required by Florida state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Gainesville is home to the University of Florida and UF Health, giving the city a vibrant, intellectually engaged character well above its size. The cost of living is moderate relative to Florida's coastal markets, and the city offers a strong mix of arts, dining, outdoor recreation, and collegiate energy. Situated in North Central Florida, Gainesville provides easy access to both Gulf and Atlantic beaches, state parks, and springs — an appealing lifestyle anchor for clinicians who want proximity to nature without sacrificing urban amenities.</p>