Physical Therapist

PTMatch; The Villages (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Upperline Health is seeking a collaborative and patient-focused Physical Therapist to join our outpatient podiatry team. You will specialize in foot, ankle, and lower extremity rehabilitation, helping patients recover from injuries, surgery, and chronic conditions while improving mobility, strength, and overall function.

The role emphasizes evaluations, individualized rehab plans, and teamwork with podiatrists to deliver integrated care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state Physical Therapist license and CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong understanding of foot and ankle biomechanics and lower extremity function.
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and assessments for foot, ankle, and lower extremity conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation programs using therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, modalities, and gait training.
• Support recovery from orthopedic injuries, post-surgical procedures, sports-related conditions, and chronic pain
• Collaborate closely with podiatrists and clinical staff to deliver integrated, patient-centered care
• Educate patients on injury prevention, home exercise programs, footwear, and long-term mobility strategies
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans to optimize outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Team-oriented

Education

Doctorate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Upperline Health is seeking a collaborative and patient-focused Physical Therapist to join our outpatient podiatry team. This role specializes in foot, ankle, and lower extremity rehabilitation, helping patients recover from injuries, surgery, and chronic conditions while improving mobility, strength, and overall function.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and assessments for foot, ankle, and lower extremity conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation programs using therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, modalities, and gait training.
• Support recovery from orthopedic injuries, post-surgical procedures, sports-related conditions, and chronic pain
• Collaborate closely with podiatrists and clinical staff to deliver integrated, patient-centered care
• Educate patients on injury prevention, home exercise programs, footwear, and long-term mobility strategies
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans to optimize outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Current state Physical Therapist license and CPR/BLS certification
• Strong understanding of foot and ankle biomechanics and lower extremity function
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented mindset with a passion for patient care and continuous learning
• Experience in orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, or outpatient care preferred, but not required