Physical Therapist (PT)

Joint Implant; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full-time daytime schedule

No weekends/holidays/on-call

Company-sponsored medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Joint Implant Surgeons of Florida (JISF) is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our orthopedic-focused practice. You will evaluate patients with musculoskeletal injuries and post-surgical rehab, develop individualized plans, and provide hands-on treatment to restore strength and mobility.

You will collaborate with orthopedic physicians and the clinical team, educate patients on home programs, and ensure accurate documentation and billing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Time-management

Collaborative approach

Clinical reasoning

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.