Physiatrist Physician (Physician )

Physical Therapist - Weekday Outpatient Position
Fort Pierce, Florida
Salary: $88K-$95K per year, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM
Patient Load: Approximately 1-2 patients per hour
Setting: Orthopedic Outpatient Physical Therapy
Here's What the Job Actually Involves
You may spend the morning working with a patient several weeks out from knee surgery, then see someone dealing with shoulder pain that is affecting their job. Another appointment may be focused on rebuilding strength after an injury.
As the Physical Therapist , you'll determine what treatment makes sense for each case rather than following the same routine for every patient.
You'll be responsible for the clinical side of care from the first visit through the end of therapy.
Main Duties

Perform orthopedic physical therapy assessments
Identify problems affecting movement and physical activity
Plan treatment around the patient's current needs
Guide strengthening, flexibility, mobility, and balance exercises
Use appropriate hands-on treatment techniques
Increase or reduce exercise difficulty when necessary
Track functional changes during the course of therapy
Teach safe movement and exercise techniques
Maintain clear clinical records
Determine when a patient is ready to transition out of supervised therapy
Requirements
Active PT License
Doctor of Physical Therapy or MSPT Degree
Outpatient experience
Experience working with orthopedic patients
Benefits
Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, and 3 Weeks PTO.
For PTs looking for a regular weekday schedule without leaving orthopedic care, this Fort Pierce opening may be a strong fit.