Physical Therapist - Gulf Coast Medical Center (Acute Care)

Lee Health; Orlando, Fort Myers (FL, FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their talented Acute Care Therapy Team. This role involves examining and evaluating patients with various physical impairments and designing personalized treatment plans to enhance their quality of life. The organization values teamwork and offers a supportive environment where you can grow professionally. With unique program opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patient care. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Up to $22,000 Hiring Incentive

Exceptional Benefits Package

Expense Paid On-Site Interview

Leadership and Growth Opportunities

Unique Program Opportunities

Qualifications

• Required to have a Physical Therapy License in Florida.
• No prior experience is necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate individuals with physical impairments.
• Design and implement treatment interventions for patients.
• Promote fitness, health, and wellness across all ages.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:00:00 AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$32.59 - $44.00 / hour (New Grads starting at $34.00/hour)

Summary

The Gulf Coast Medical Center Acute Rehabilitation Therapy Department is actively seeking a Physical Therapist to join our talented Acute Care Therapy Team. Gulf Coast Medical Center is a Level II Trauma Center, an accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and dedicates specialized care to our Critical Care, Oncology, Orthopedic, Colorectal, Vascular and General Surgery service lines.

We are looking for clinicians dedicated to providing high-quality comprehensive care for our specialty services lines and who are interested in promoting the growth and development of our Acute Care Therapy Services by collaborating in our unique patient care programs including our Animal Assisted Therapy, Early Activity Initiative, Why Not Home and In House Rehabilitation Programs.

We value teamwork and take an interdisciplinary approach to elevate patient satisfaction and provide patients with the individualized care they deserve. If you are a dedicated Physical Therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply!

Lee Health offers YOU:

• Be Valued for Being You! At Lee Health, it's all about you.
• Up to$22,000 HIRING INCENTIVE,if eligible
• Exceptional Benefits package that includes access to holistic services, up to 5% retirement match, CEU Reimbursement, free MedBridge subscription, PSLF loan forgiveness program, and more
• Expense paid on-site interview
• Unique program opportunities, includingOrthopedic Residency Programfor PTs andNew graduate PT Rotation Program
• Leadership and growth opportunities
• Career Satisfaction -Jennys video as Lee Health PT

As a Physical Therapist (PT), you would 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. The PT is also responsible for alleviating impairments, functional limitations and disabilities by designing, implementing and modifying treatment interventions. Additional responsibilities include reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation and disability, as well as, the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health and wellness in populations of all ages. The PT is engaged in administration, consultation, education and research. The PT is expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job 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.

Requirements

Educational Requirements: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctor of Physical Therapy required

Experience Requirements: None

State of Florida Licensure Requirements: Physical Therapy License required

Certifications/Registration Requirements: None

US:FL:Fort Myers