Full Time Physiatrist Needed

Location: Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33901
Rehabilitation Services
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Open to an 8, 9, or 10 hour schedule
Lee Health recognizes the benefits of integrating dedicated physical therapy services into our emergency department. We're actively seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join our emergency department team, collaborating on comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic issues coming from the neuromusculoskeletal, cardiovascular pulmonary, and integumentary systems.
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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%
Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options
Unique Program Opportunities including our Orthopedic Residency Program and New Graduate Rotation Program
Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates
At Lee Health, we care for you so that you can care for others.
The Emergency Department PT role is crucial for assessing care appropriateness, consulting with healthcare professionals, and delivering direct patient care. Lee Health's emergency departments embrace physical therapy services to enhance cost-efficiency, elevate patient satisfaction, and reduce readmissions through robust education and follow up. As the original cornerstone of Lee Health, Lee Memorial Hospital is a nationally recognized, non-profit acute care facility offering advanced services including a Primary Stroke Center designation and a DNV accredited Orthopedic Center of Excellence, with a proud history of delivering award-winning, patient-centered care to the Fort Myers community for over a century.
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. 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 ofspecialty programsincluding neurological rehabilitation, vestibular and balance therapy, lymphedema management, pelvic health therapy, and oncology rehabilitation. With services spanningacute care, skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient settings, our team delivers exceptional, evidence-based care that restores function and enhances quality of life.
Bachelors, Masters, or Doctor of Physical Therapy required
Physical Therapy License required
Certifications/Registration Requirements: 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.