Physical Therapist

HCA Healthcare; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Wellbeing support

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Additional benefits for fertility and family building

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lehigh Acres, Florida, is looking for a Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength and mobility. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing personalized treatment plans, and delivering interventions enhancing quality of life. Candidates must hold a B.S. or M.S. in Physical Therapy and have a clear Florida licensure. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, 401(k) plans, and education support.

Qualifications

• Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Current certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) provider.
• Ability to perform work that requires lifting patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans.
• Delivering evidence-based interventions to restore movement and reduce pain.
• Monitoring progress and ensuring accurate documentation of outcomes.
• Educating patients and families on safe practices and exercise programs.
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.
• Mentoring therapy assistants or students.

Skills

Effective listening skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Physical Therapy

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist

As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
• Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• B.S. or M.S. in Physical Therapy
• Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure as a Physical Therapist
• Current certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) provider
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.