<p>An acute care Physical Therapist opening in Gainesville, FL offers new graduates and experienced clinicians alike a direct path into a hospital-based practice within an HCA Healthcare facility. The role centers on inpatient rehabilitation across a full acute care service line, with a competitive hourly rate, day-shift scheduling, and a collaborative interdisciplinary team environment. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida and a nationally recognized academic medical community, making this an exceptional market for a PT who wants clinical depth and a vibrant mid-sized city lifestyle.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay rate: $35–$49 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Day-shift schedule — 8-hour shifts</li> <li>New graduates explicitly welcomed — structured onboarding within an established HCA Healthcare system</li> <li>Professional liability coverage consistent with HCA Healthcare facility employment</li> <li>Access to HCA Healthcare's broader network of education, mentorship, and career advancement resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care hospital setting — inpatient PT practice across a full-service acute care campus</li> <li>8-hour day shifts with a consistent daytime schedule</li> <li>Evaluate patients and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in direct collaboration with attending physicians and the broader care team</li> <li>Deliver interventions targeting restoration of movement, pain reduction, and functional independence</li> <li>Monitor patient progress, adjust therapy plans in real time, and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation</li> <li>Provide patient and family education on home exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe mobility practices</li> <li>Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination to support smooth transitions throughout the recovery continuum</li> <li>Mentorship responsibilities available — opportunity to supervise therapy assistants or PT students and model HCA Healthcare's standards of excellence, compassion, and integrity</li> <li>HCA Healthcare affiliation provides access to system-wide clinical protocols, resources, and peer networks</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Physical Therapist license in the state of Florida required (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)</li> <li>New graduates welcome — no minimum years of experience required</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent PT program</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Florida state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Gainesville is a dynamic mid-sized city anchored by the University of Florida and UF Health, one of the nation's top academic medical centers — an environment that keeps the local healthcare community intellectually engaged and professionally connected. The city offers a low cost of living relative to Florida's coastal markets, a thriving arts and restaurant scene, and year-round outdoor recreation including cycling trails, springs, and state parks. Gainesville sits roughly 70 miles from both Jacksonville and the Gulf Coast, giving residents easy access to beaches, major airports, and metropolitan amenities while enjoying the pace of a college town.</p>