Physical Therapist - Gulf Coast SNU

Location:Skilled Nursing Unit - GCMC -13960 Plantation RoadFort Myers FL 33912

Department: Physical Therapy

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$32.59 - $44.00 / hour (New Grads start at $34.00/hour)

Summary

Are you a caring, compassionate Physical Therapist who loves providing exceptional patient care in a team-oriented setting? When you join Lee Health as a PT, you will feel welcomed, valued and respected. Enjoy a culture designed to encourage work-life balance, continuous education, and clinical excellence.

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, includingOrthopedic Residency Programfor PTs andNew graduate PT Rotation Program
• Leadership and growth opportunities
• Career Satisfaction -Jennys video as Lee Health PT

While this position is located at our Coconut Point Outpatient Clinic, below is some insight into all of our Rehabilitation Services Areas of Practice:

• ACUTE CARE:Lee Memorial Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center, Healthpark Medical Center
• PEDIATRICS:Golisano Children's Hospital
• SKILLED NURSING:Gulf Coast Skilled Nursing Unit, Lee Memorial Skilled Nursing Unit, Healthpark Care Center (SNF)
• OUTPATIENT:14 Outpatient Adult Clinics, 5 Outpatient Pediatric Clinics
• HOME HEALTH:South, Central and North regions

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