Outpatient Orthopaedic PT — Growth, CME, & Team Impact

Florida-Orthopaedic-Institute; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

CME/CEU support

Paid time off + 8 holidays

Job summary

Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Lakeland is seeking a Physical Therapist for outpatient orthopaedic therapy across the Tampa Bay area. You will evaluate, treat, and guide patients through recoveries from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions to restore function and quality of life.

The role offers a competitive salary ($77,000–$100,000 annually), comprehensive benefits, and CME/CEU support, with opportunities to collaborate with leading orthopaedic surgeons and a team of rehab specialists.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT preferred).
• Current CPR certification.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional growth.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough patient evaluations, assessments, and treatment planning.
• Developing, implementing, and modifying individualized plans of care.
• Providing therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, modalities, and other evidence-based treatments.
• Educating patients and families on diagnosis, rehab process, and home exercise programs.
• Collaborating with physicians, PTAs, athletic trainers, and the broader care team.
• Documenting all evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Monitoring and ensuring patient safety during all treatments.
• Supervising and delegating responsibilities to PTAs and therapy support staff.
• Acting as a clinical instructor for PT students as requested.
• Participating in community education, research, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Maintaining compliance with state, federal, and APTA guidelines and FOI policies.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication

Teamwork

Education

DPT preferred

Accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Lakeland is seeking a Physical Therapist for outpatient orthopaedic therapy across the Tampa Bay area. You will evaluate, treat, and guide patients through recoveries from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions to restore function and quality of life.

The role offers a competitive salary ($77,000–$100,000 annually), comprehensive benefits, and CME/CEU support, with opportunities to collaborate with leading orthopaedic surgeons and a team of rehab specialists.