PT - Physical Therapist

Origin Travel Nurses; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401k Retirement Plan with 4% match

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meal allowances

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Origin Travel Nurses is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist in Lehigh Acres, Florida. The role involves evaluating patients and developing tailored treatment plans. Applicants should hold a degree in Physical Therapy, have 1+ years of outpatient clinical experience, and current CPR certification. Benefits include health coverage, a 401k plan with matching contributions, and reimbursement for travel expenses. This position is a 13-week contract with a 5x8 shift schedule.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of outpatient clinical experience required.
• Current CPR certification is mandatory.
• Must hold an active state license for practice.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Utilize clinical reasoning to develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Ensure clear and accurate medical record documentation.
• Provide supervision and evaluations in the student program.
• Create individualized professional development plans.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient evaluation

Documentation skills

Professional development

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Outpatient Physical Therapist evaluates all assigned patients, developing, implementing, and modifying treatment plans in accordance with the patients’ needs, goals, and physician direction. Responsibilities include delegating and directing discipline-specific therapy services, ensuring effective functional treatment programs to facilitate a return to community activities while serving as an educator for patients, families, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Utilize clinical reasoning to develop appropriate treatment plans and goals.
• Ensure medical record documentation is clear, concise, accurate, and timely.
• Participate in the student program as assigned, providing supervision and evaluations.
• Create individualized professional development plans and pursue continuing education.
• Adhere to discipline‑specific state practice acts and maintain professional licensure.
• Demonstrate awareness of organizational performance improvement initiatives.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
• 1+ year of outpatient clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Active license for the state where work will be performed.

Schedule

This position involves a 5x8.0 shift schedule.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13‑week contract position.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

Contract & Local Rates

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency.