Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Naples, FL at an outpatient facility 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 required from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Experience in outpatient orthopedic or outpatient clinic settings preferred.
- Ability to perform 60-minute evaluations and provide 1:1 treatment sessions, including evaluation, plan of care development, documentation, and charge entry.
- Competence with electronic medical record documentation, goal writing, functional quality indicator assessment, and letters of medical necessity.
- Willingness to supervise and mentor students when assigned.
- Maintain professional licensure and complete state-mandated continuing education as required by the Florida Practice Act.
- Preferred: Prior experience with safe patient handling protocols and materials handling procedures.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Outpatient.
- Duration: 13 week assignment.
- Schedule: 5x8 shifts.
- Patient care model: 60 minute initial evaluation and treatment sessions.
- Number of positions available: 2.
Location Highlights
Naples offers coastal and recreational amenities within short drives. Naples is located on the Gulf of Mexico with access to Vanderbilt Beach and Naples Pier within a 10- to 20-minute drive. The area provides proximity to Gulf Coast state parks such as Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, about 10 minutes north, and Everglades National Park, approximately a 1.5 hour drive, for outdoor and boating opportunities. Residents enjoy dining and shopping in the Waterside Shops and Third Street South districts, typically a 5 to 15 minute drive from central Naples, providing an urban-suburban lifestyle with coastal access. Public transit options and regional airports, including Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) about 25 minutes away, support travel and weekend trips.
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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. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.
