Acute Care Physical Therapist - Growth, Perks & Impact

Physical Therapist - Gulf Coast Medical Center (Acute Care) job at Lee Health. Fort Myers, FL. Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912 Department: Rehabilitation Services Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:00:00 AM Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $35.04- $47.30/ hour (New Grads starting at $35.66/hour) Summary The Gulf Coast Medical Center Acute Rehabilitation Therapy Department is actively seeking aPhysical Therapistto join our talented Acute Care Therapy Team.Gulf Coast Medical Center is aLevel II Trauma Center, an accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center,and dedicatesspecialized careto ourCritical Care,Oncology,Orthopedic,Colorectal,VascularandGeneral Surgery service lines. We are looking for clinicians dedicated to providing high-quality comprehensive care for our specialty services lines and who are interested in promoting the growth and development of our Acute Care Therapy Services by collaborating in our unique patient care programs including our Animal Assisted Therapy, Early Activity Initiative, Why Not Home and In House Rehabilitation Programs. We value teamwork and take an interdisciplinary approach to elevate patient satisfaction and provide patients with the individualized care they deserve. If you are a dedicated Physical Therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply! Lee Health offers YOU: Be Valued for Being You! At Lee Health, it's all about you. Up to $22,000 HIRING INCENTIVE, if eligible Exceptional Benefits package that includes access to holistic services, up to 5% retirement match, CEU Reimbursement, free MedBridge subscription, PSLF loan forgiveness program, and more Expense paid on-site interview Unique program opportunities, including Orthopedic Residency Program for PTs and New graduate PT Rotation Program Leadership and growth opportunities Career Satisfaction - Jennys video as Lee Health PT 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, 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. 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 US:FL:Fort Myers #J-18808-Ljbffr