Physical Therapist - $76K-124K per year

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 76,024 - 123,884; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $22,000 in hiring incentives

Exceptional medical, dental, and vision coverage

Holistic health resources and mental wellness programs

Annual CEU reimbursement

401(k) retirement match up to 5%

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist in Fort Myers, Florida, to examine and evaluate patients and develop treatment plans. The role involves working across various settings, with a structured rotation every 4 to 6 months. Successful candidates will need a Florida Physical Therapy License, and enjoy comprehensive benefits including up to $22,000 in hiring incentives, medical coverage, and opportunities for professional development. The position offers a solid foundation for career growth and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Florida Physical Therapy License required.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate individuals with impairments and disabilities to determine a treatment plan.
• Design and modify treatment interventions to alleviate impairments and promote health.
• Engage in administration, consultation, education, and research.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor, Master or Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

Lee Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Fort Myers, Florida.

Job Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Hours per week: 40
• Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings
• Employment Type: Staff
• Rotation Settings: acute care, skilled nursing, home health, outpatient and pediatrics
• Department: Lee Health Rotation Position
• Work Type: Full Time
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Hiring Range: $76,024.00 - $123,884.80 annually

Benefits

• Up to $22,000 in hiring incentives (if eligible)
• Exceptional benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Well‑being support: holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
• Professional development: annual CEU reimbursement, free MedBridge subscription, and career advancement pathways
• Retirement match up to 5%
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling options
• Expense‑paid on‑site interviews for eligible candidates

About this Position

Rotators cycle through settings of their choice—such as acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing/sub‑acute, pediatrics, and/or home health—every 4 to 6 months. At the conclusion of the program, rotators select a full‑time placement based on their experiences. If a rotator finds a preferred setting before the program’s conclusion, they may opt out of the program and transition into a full‑time role at any time. In this role, you will receive personalized clinical guidance from seasoned professionals, ensuring a solid foundation for your career growth.

As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for examining, evaluating, and testing individuals with mechanical, physiological, and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities or other health and movement‑related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of treatment intervention, and assess the ongoing effects of intervention. Additional responsibilities include alleviating impairments, functional limitations and disabilities by designing, implementing and modifying treatment interventions; reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation and disability; and promoting and maintaining fitness, health and wellness in populations of all ages. You will also engage in administration, consultation, education and research, and conduct yourself in an effective professional behavior manner. Required attributes include critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor, Master or Doctor of Physical Therapy required
• Experience Requirements: None
• State of Florida Licensure Requirements: Physical Therapy License required
• Certifications/Registration Requirements: None

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Lee Health Job ID #90051