Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist assignment in Lehigh Acres, FL at an outpatient clinic where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
- Active Florida physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Experience in outpatient practice required, including evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.
- Experience performing 60-minute evaluations and one-on-one treatment sessions preferred.
- Proven ability to complete timely, accurate documentation including goals, functional quality indicator assessment, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry using clinic-approved formats.
- Demonstrated competency in safe patient handling and materials handling procedures.
- Willingness to participate in student supervision and professional development activities preferred.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
- Shift: Other. Schedule follows a 5x8 format.
- Duration: 13 week assignment.
- Patient Visit Model: 60 minute evaluation plus treatment sessions.
Location Highlights
Lehigh Acres offers easy access to outdoor recreation and nearby Gulf Coast attractions. Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island are approximately 25–35 miles southwest, providing beaches, shelling, and water activities within a 40–60 minute drive. The area sits near the Caloosahatchee River and is about a 30–45 minute drive to Manatee Park and the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve for birding and boardwalk trails. Lehigh Acres provides a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to I-75 and Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, typically a 30–40 minute commute, supporting both local and regional travel needs.
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EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
