Physical Therapist - Gainesville, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist – Gainesville, FL

• Rate: $40 -$45.00 per hour

Seeking a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Physical Therapist to join their growing team. Their therapists work in a welcoming, community-focused environment alongside experienced professionals with a shared commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Position Summary

Responsible for evaluating patients, developing individualized plans of care, providing hands-on and therapeutic interventions, monitoring patient progress, and educating patients throughout their rehabilitation journey. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, excellent communication, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments.
• Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's diagnosis, functional limitations, and goals.
• Provide appropriate therapeutic exercises, functional activities, manual therapy, and other evidence-based interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding their condition, treatment plan, home exercise
• programs, recovery, and injury prevention.
• Establish positive relationships with patients and provide compassionate, professional care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, referring providers, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient progress and care.
• Promote patient compliance with treatment plans and home exercise programs.
• Maintain a professional and positive environment for patients and coworkers.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development to maintain and enhance
• clinical skills.
• Follow all applicable professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy, with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program preferred
• Current, active Florida Physical Therapist license.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.