Physical Therapist (PT)

Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full-time daytime schedule

No weekends or on-call shifts

Company-sponsored medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance options

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida (JISF) is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to work closely with orthopedic physicians in a private practice setting. You will evaluate, treat and guide patients through post-surgical rehab and functional recovery to help them reclaim daily activities and return to an active lifestyle.

This role emphasizes hands-on care, collaborative planning with a multidisciplinary team, and clear patient education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Florida Physical Therapist license.
• Interest in orthopedic rehabilitation and functional recovery.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning and time-management skills.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to excellent patient care.
• Additional training in manual therapy, corrective/restorative exercise, functional movement training or dry needling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with orthopedic injuries and post-surgical rehab needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to restore strength and mobility.
• Provide hands-on treatment, therapeutic exercise and functional movement training.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical team to coordinate care and adjust plans.
• Educate patients on home exercises, injury prevention and safe return to daily activities.
• Track progress and maintain accurate clinical documentation and billing.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Time management

Collaborative approach

Education

Master's degree or DPT

Job description

Description

At Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida (JISF), physical therapy is about more than recovery. It's about helping patients return to their everyday lives, whether that's getting back on the golf course, returning to work, staying active or simply moving with greater confidence.

We are a physician-owned private medical practice specializing in Orthopedics, Spine and Pain Management. Our physical therapists work alongside orthopedic physicians to help patients recover from injuries and procedures, restore mobility and regain independence.

We're looking for a Physical Therapist who enjoys hands-on patient care, values collaboration and takes pride in helping patients make meaningful progress.

Why Join JISF?

Focus on Functional Recovery

Work with orthopedic patients who want to regain mobility, rebuild strength and return to active, independent lives. Help patients achieve goals that make a difference outside the clinic.

Be Part of an Orthopedic Practice

Collaborate with physicians and other clinical professionals within a practice dedicated to musculoskeletal care.

Enjoy Work-Life Balance

Full-time daytime hours, generally between 7 AM and 5 PM. No weekends, holidays, on-call requirements or disaster-team shifts.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate patients with orthopedic injuries, musculoskeletal conditions and post-surgical rehabilitation needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on restoring strength, mobility and function.
• Provide hands-on treatment, therapeutic exercise and functional movement training.
• Collaborate with physicians and the clinical team to coordinate care and adjust treatment plans.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs, injury prevention and safe ways to return to daily activities.
• Track patient progress and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and billing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full-time daytime schedule
• No weekends, holidays or on-call shifts
• Company-sponsored medical insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• Paid time off
• Life and disability insurance options
• Additional voluntary benefits

Find Your Place at JISF

If you enjoy helping patients regain their independence, appreciate working closely with orthopedic physicians and want a career that leaves room for life outside of work, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• A master's degree or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program.
• Current Florida Physical Therapist license.
• An interest in orthopedic rehabilitation and functional recovery.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning and time-management skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to excellent patient care.

Additional training in manual therapy, corrective and restorative exercise, functional movement training or dry needling is a plus.