Physical Therapist

Exalt Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakewood Ranch; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Exalt Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakewood Ranch is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to provide on-site rehabilitative care in Lakewood Ranch, FL. You will assess patients, create individualized treatment plans, and implement therapies to restore function, mobility, and independence.

You will document progress, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and uphold regulatory standards to drive high-quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in Florida (or eligible).
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation and post-acute care preferred.
• Strong documentation, communication, and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Lead therapeutic exercises and functional training to restore mobility.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and home programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab staff to ensure quality care.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Rehabilitation

Patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary work

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Florida licensure or eligibility

Job description

Company Description

Exalt Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakewood Ranch is part of Exalt Health, a post-acute care organization founded in 2022 by an experienced team focused on delivering best-in-class patient outcomes and satisfaction. The organization operates with a proven, efficient, and flexible operational model tailored to the evolving needs of post-acute care. Exalt Health is backed by Nautic Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm with a 35-year history and $9.5 billion in managed equity, providing strong financial support and sector expertise. With leadership that has successfully built multiple healthcare organizations, Exalt Health offers a stable environment committed to regulatory compliance, high-quality care, and employee engagement. Team members join a culture that values adaptability, clinical excellence, and collaborative patient-centered care.

Role Description

The Physical Therapist will provide direct, evidence-based rehabilitative care to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting at Exalt Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakewood Ranch. This full-time, on-site role in Lakewood Ranch, FL includes evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions to restore function, mobility, and independence. Day-to-day responsibilities involve conducting detailed physical therapy assessments, leading therapeutic exercises and functional training, educating patients and families about care plans and home programs, and collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals. The Physical Therapist will document clinical assessments and progress in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. The role also involves promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that aligns with Exalt Health's focus on high-quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, including assessment, treatment planning, and delivery of therapeutic interventions.
• Candidates should demonstrate expertise in Patient Care and Medicine principles relevant to post-acute and inpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Candidates should have the ability to coordinate Rehabilitation and Home Care planning, including patient and caregiver education for continued recovery after discharge.
• Current licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as a Physical Therapist in the state of Florida.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent accredited degree required.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, or post-acute care settings preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient-centered care, and adherence to regulatory and safety standards.