Seasonal Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Attractive hiring incentives

Opportunity to work in a beautiful location

Job summary

Lee Health is looking for experienced Physical Therapists to join our Seasonal Therapy Team in Fort Myers, Florida. Ideal candidates will bring at least two years of experience and a commitment to providing patient-centered care. Enjoy working near beautiful beaches while making a real difference in the community.

As part of our team, you'll develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate closely with healthcare professionals. Competitive pay and attractive hiring incentives are available.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent experience required.
• State licensure for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech-Language Pathology.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and assessments.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and modify interventions as needed.
• Promote injury prevention, health, wellness, and fitness across all age groups.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Location: - Various

Department: Therapy

Work Type: PRN

Pay Rate:$45.46

Summary

Live Where Others Vacation Join Lee Healths Seasonal Therapy Team in Beautiful Southwest Florida!

Ready to combine your career with a lifestyle others only dream about? Picture yourself working near the breathtaking beaches of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Sanibel Island, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families. Lee Health is seeking experienced Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) with at least two years of recent experience to join our Seasonal Therapy Team.

We offer competitive pay, attractive hiring incentives, and the opportunity to work with a highly respected healthcare organization while enjoying everything Southwest Florida has to offer.

As a Seasonal Therapy Team member, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient-centered care during our peak seasons, helping meet the needs of our growing community while experiencing an unmatched coastal lifestyle.

Physical Therapist (PT) Opportunity

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, examining, and treating individuals with movement dysfunctions, injuries, disabilities, and other health-related conditions. This role develops individualized treatment plans designed to improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing comprehensive patient evaluations and assessments
• Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans
• Monitoring patient progress and modifying interventions as needed
• Promoting injury prevention, health, wellness, and fitness across all age groups
• Collaborating with physicians, healthcare teams, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes
• Participating in education, consultation, research, and professional development activities
• Delivering exceptional patient and family customer service while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality care

Successful candidates demonstrate strong critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, along with professionalism, accountability, adaptability, effective time management, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Bring your expertise to Lee Health and enjoy a rewarding career in one of Floridas most desirable destinations. Your next adventure starts here!

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's in Physical Therapy
• Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy
• Masters in Speech-Language Pathology

Additional Requirements:

• none

Experience

Required:

• 2 years recent experience

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Required:

• Physical Therapist License
• Occupational Therapy License
• Speech-Language Pathology License

Additional Requirements:

• none

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Required:

• BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)

Other: Staff may be required to rotate to treatment areas, other than their primary designation, as requested by their department leader. This could include a regulated area (Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health, Rehab Hospital and Pediatrics) that requires Level 2 Background Screening.