PRN Physical Therapist - Lee Memorial Hospital (Acute Care)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their Rehabilitation Services team. This role involves evaluating and treating individuals with various physical impairments and disabilities, promoting health and wellness across all age groups. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in physical therapy principles, critical thinking skills, and a commitment to professional development. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive environment that values learning and collaboration. If you are passionate about helping others and ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate individuals with physical impairments and disabilities.
• Design and implement treatment interventions to alleviate functional limitations.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Professionalism

Time Management

Stress Management

Commitment to Learning

Education

Bachelors in Physical Therapy

Masters in Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

Location: Lee Memorial Hospital - 2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Work Type: PRN

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Pay Rate: $51.14 / hour

Looking for someone to work at minimum 2 weekend days a month

Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) position is 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 promoting and maintaining 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

Location: US: FL: Fort Myers