Physical Therapist

Private Company; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LEADING EDGE PHYSICAL THERAPY is seeking a Physical Therapist for outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation in Lakeland, FL.

You will assess and treat a diverse caseload, focusing on post-surgical recovery, neck and back pain, and sports injuries, with a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient orthopedic settings preferred.
• Familiarity with Florida PT standards and HIPAA.
• Ability to document clearly and timely in patient records.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat outpatient orthopedic patients, including post-surgical rehab and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Develop individualized care plans and functional goals.
• Deliver hands-on, evidence-based PT care aligned with patient goals.
• Communicate progress and plan of care with patients at each visit.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical practice

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

DPT or equivalent

Tools

Strata PT

Job description

Job Description

LEADING EDGE PHYSICAL THERAPY

Physical Therapist

Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Location: Lakeland, FL | Type: Full-Time | Reports To: Clinic Owner / Physical Therapist

About Us

We are a patient-centered outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic dedicated to delivering high-quality, individualized care. Our team is small, close-knit, and committed to making every patient's experience exceptional — from the first phone call to discharge.

We operate with integrity, treat people with dignity, and believe the way we work matters as much as the work itself. Faith and values are at the heart of how we run this practice, and we are looking for someone who will feel at home in that environment.

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled, compassionate Physical Therapist to join our clinical team and help patients recover from orthopedic injuries and surgeries, return to the activities they love, and feel genuinely cared for along the way. You'll evaluate and treat a caseload of outpatient orthopedic patients — post-surgical recoveries, neck and low back pain, and sports-related injuries across a range of ages — in a clinic where clinicians are supported rather than buried in administrative overhead.

We welcome applicants across experience levels, from strong new graduates to seasoned clinicians. What matters most to us is fit: someone who wants to do great clinical work inside a small, values-driven team, not just fill a caseload.

Who We're Looking For

More than skills or experience, we're looking for the right person. The best fit for our team tends to share three qualities:

Humble. You put the patient and the team ahead of yourself. You share credit, pitch in wherever you're needed — covering a colleague's patient, helping at the front desk in a pinch — and aren't worried about who gets the recognition.

Hungry. You take ownership of your patients' outcomes and your own growth. You don't wait to be told — you look for what needs doing, stay current in your clinical skills, and bring energy to a busy clinic day.

People-Smart. You read the room — with patients in pain and with teammates on a busy day. You communicate with warmth and clarity, handle hard moments well, and people genuinely enjoy working with you.

We are a values-driven practice, and candidates who share a faith-based or values-centered approach to life and work will find a natural home here. If that description fits you — and you want your work to mean something — we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• Evaluate and treat a caseload of outpatient orthopedic patients, including post-surgical rehabilitation, neck and low back pain, and sports and overuse injuries across adolescent through older-adult populations.
• Develop individualized plans of care, set functional goals with patients, and adjust treatment based on progress and clinical judgment.
• Deliver hands-on, evidence-based orthopedic care consistent with current best practice and each patient's goals.
• Communicate clearly with patients about their diagnosis, plan of care, and progress, so they feel informed and cared for at every visit.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely, accurate documentation in Strata PT, including evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain compliance with Florida physical therapy practice standards, HIPAA, and payer documentation requirements.
• Obtain and document appropriate physician certification and communicate with referring providers as needed.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the practice's physical therapist assistants, providing appropriate clinical direction and supervision consistent with Florida PTA supervision requirements.

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