Physical Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics - Immokalee

Location: 425 N. 1st Street, Immokalee, FL 34142 Department: Rehabilitation Services Work Type: Full Time and Part Time opportunities available! Hiring Range: $76,024.00 - $123,468.80 annually Overview Expected to open Summer 2026, our Immokalee Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic will provide Pediatric Rehabilitation Services to Immokalee's rapidly growing population. Our new Immokalee clinic is a mission-based facility serving the primarily Spanish-speaking migrant community, with a need for bilingual therapists. Services are provided regardless of a family's ability to pay, and the clinic shares space with the University of Florida dental program (offering free dental care), Able Academy (providing ABA services in local preschools and daycares), and Meals of Hope (operating a free community food pantry). Be valued for being you at Lee Health; it’s 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. What We Offer You Because the work you do matters, we make sure that you are supported both personally and professionally. We provide: Up to $22,000 in Hiring Incentives (if eligible) Exceptional Benefits medical, dental, and vision coverage Well‑Being Support holistic health resources and mental wellness programs Professional Development Annual CEU reimbursement, free MedBridge subscription, and career advancement pathways Retirement Match up to 5% Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options Unique Program Opportunities including Orthopedic Residency Program and New Graduate Rotation Program Expense‑paid on‑site interviews for eligible candidates About this Position As a Physical Therapist in our outpatient clinics, you will have the time and resources to provide one‑on‑one care with 45‑minute treatment sessions, ensuring high‑quality interactions and better patient outcomes. With a maximum of 10 patients per day, you'll have the opportunity to focus on delivering personalized care without the burden of overwhelming caseloads. We also offer flexible scheduling options, including weekends and holidays off, to help you maintain a healthy work‑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 patient’s 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 Other: Bilingual (Spanish) preferred About Lee Health Lee Health is one of Florida’s largest and most respected not‑for‑profit health systems, proudly ranked among the top 25% of hospitals nationwide by Healthgrades and America’s 250 Best Hospitals. Our system includes four acute care hospitals—Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Cape Coral Hospital—plus Golisano Children’s 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, we’re 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr