Physical Therapist - Rotator

Location:Lee Health Locations Include: Acute Care, The Rehab Hospital (IRF), Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Outpatient & Pediatrics

Department: Lee Health Rotation Position

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: 01/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$32.59 - $44.00 / hour (New grad starting rate $34/hr)

Summary

Are you a recent graduate in Physical Therapy, eager to embark on a fulfilling career journey? Lee Health invites you to join our well-respected team as a Rotation Therapist!

As a leading non-profit healthcare system in FL, we are excited to offer up to $22,000 in exceptional hiring incentives/relocation assistance for qualified candidates selected to join our team. This is your chance to not only kickstart your career but also to thrive in a supportive and caring environment.

Why Choose Lee Health?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy fully benefited, salaried positions that prioritize your well- being.
• Tailored Mentorship: Receive personalized clinical guidance from seasoned professionals, ensuring a solid foundation for your career growth.
• Diverse Clinical Exposure: Explore various settings every including Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab (IRF), Skilled Nursing/Sub acute, Outpatient, Home Health & Pediatrics every 4-6 months. Can apply to a regular staff position at any time.

• CEU Reimbursement
• MedBridge subscription
• Affordable insurance benefits with family coverage options
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match
• Generous PTO Plan
• Free onsite Employee Health services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite child day care centers
• Life Disability Insurance
• Education assistance and Loan Forgiveness (PSLF eligible)
• Market competitive rates
• Collaborative Team
• Community Focused Reputation
• Supplemental benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, etc)

Areas of Practice:

• ACUTE CARE: Lee Memorial Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center, Healthpark Medical Center
• SPECIALTY HOSPITAL: The Rehab Hospital (IRF)
• POST ACUTE: Gulf Coast Skilled Nursing Unit, Lee Memorial Skilled Nursing Unit, Healthpark Care Center (SNF)
• OUTPATIENT: 14 Outpatient Adult Clinics
• HOME HEALTH: South, Central and North regions
• PEDIATRICS: Golisano Children's Hospital of SWFL, 5 Outpatient Clinics

Ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career with Lee health? View our detailed flyer New graduate PT Rotation Programand apply today!

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
Required:

• Bachelor's (or higher) in Physical Therapy

Additional Requirements:

• none

Experience
Required:

• none

State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Required:

• Physical Therapist License

Additional Requirements:

• none

Certifications/Registration Requirements
Required:

• BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)

US:FL:Fort Myers