Physical Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics - Fort Myers

Job Description

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Location: Women and Children's Medical Plaza - 15901 Bass Road Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: Rehab Svcs Women and Childrens Med Plaza

Work Type: Full Time

Clinic Hours: Monday Friday ; 7:30 AM 6:00 PM

Hiring Range: $76,024.00 - $123,468.80 annually

Be Valued for Being You at Lee Health its all about you!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist looking for a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can truly make an impact? At Lee Health, we prioritize exceptional patient care in a collaborative setting that encourages work-life balance, continuous education, and clinical excellence.

Thinking about applying but have a few questions first? Click the link to schedule a time to chat with our Rehabilitation Services Recruiter, Chloe!

What We Offer You:

Because the work you do matters, we make sure that you are supported both personally and professionally. We provide:

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• Up to $22,000 in Hiring Incentives (if eligible)
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• Exceptional Benefits medical, dental, and vision coverage
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• Well-Being Support holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
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• Professional Development Annual CEU reimbursement, free MedBridge subscription, and career advancement pathways
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• Retirement Match up to 5%
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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
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• Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options
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• Unique Program Opportunities including our Orthopedic Residency Program and New Graduate Rotation Program
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• Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates
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At Lee Health, we care for you so that you can care for others.

About This Position:

As a Physical Therapist in our outpatient clinics, you will have the time and resources to provideone-on-one carewith45-minute treatment sessions, ensuring high-quality interactions and better patient outcomes. With amaximum of 10 patients per day, you'll have the opportunity to focus on delivering personalized care without the burden of overwhelming caseloads. We also offerflexible scheduling options, including weekends and holidays off, to help you maintain a healthywork-life balance.

As a Physical Therapist, you will be 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, the promotion and maintenance of 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.

About our Rehabilitation Team:

Our Rehabilitation Services team is one of the largest and most dynamic in the region. With over 700 skilled professionals dedicated to helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence through comprehensive, compassionate care. Our licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists work closely with medical teams to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patients unique needs. Beyond core therapy services, we offer a variety of specialty programs including neurological rehabilitation, vestibular and balance therapy, lymphedema management, pelvic health therapy, and oncology rehabilitation. With services spanning acute care, skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient settings, our team delivers exceptional, evidence-based care that restores function and enhances quality of life.

What This Position Requires:

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

About Lee Health:

Lee Health is one of Floridas largest and most respected not-for-profit health systems, proudly ranked among the top 25% of hospitals nationwide by Healthgrades Americas 250 Best Hospitals . Our system includes four acute care hospitalsLee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Cape Coral Hospitalplus Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida, over 100 physician practice locations, and expanding Home Health and Skilled Nursing services. With more than 17,000 employees, 2,500 medical staff, and 950+ primary and specialty care providers, we serve over two million patient contacts each year. At Lee Health, were guided by our mission to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion , and our vision to inspire hope and be a national leader in health and healing. We live our values every day (Respect, Excellence, Compassion, and Education) by fostering integrity, delivering exceptional care, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions:

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• What makes this role different? Youll have the opportunity to provide individualized, one-on-one care in a supportive pediatric outpatient environment with 3045 minute treatment sessions. Our collaborative teams allow you to focus on meaningful patient relationships, clinical excellence, and helping children achieve their communication and developmental goals.
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• How many patients will I see each day? Our scheduling model prioritizes quality over quantity, giving clinicians dedicated time for individualized care.
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• What patient populations will I work with? You'll work with children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, speech and language disorders, neurological conditions, feeding and swallowing disorders, hearing impairments, and other pediatric diagnoses.
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• How is compensation determined? We use a comprehensive approach to compensation that considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and internal equity to ensure fair and competitive pay.
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• How does Lee Health invest in employee growth and development? We're committed to helping you build a long-term career. Team members have access to annual CEU reimbursement, a complimentary MedBridge subscription, tuition assistance, mentorship opportunities, leadership development programs, and career advancement pathways throughout one of SWFLs largest rehabilitation departments.
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• What EMR System will I use? We utilize EPIC across the entirety of our healthcare system.
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Ready to Make A Difference?

Apply today and join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your impact.

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