About this opportunity
Lee Health lists this Seasonal PT, OT, SLP (Hiring and Relocation Incentives Available) opportunity in fort myers, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: - Various
Department: Therapy
Work Type: PRN
Pay Rate: $45.46
Summary
Live Where Others Vacation Join Lee Healths Seasonal Therapy Team in Beautiful Southwest Florida!
Ready to combine your career with a lifestyle others only dream about? Picture yourself working near the breathtaking beaches of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Sanibel Island , while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families. Lee Health is seeking experienced Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) with at least two years of recent experience to join our Seasonal Therapy Team.
We offer competitive pay, attractive hiring incentives, and the opportunity to work with a highly respected healthcare organization while enjoying everything Southwest Florida has to offer.
As a Seasonal Therapy Team member, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient-centered care during our peak seasons, helping meet the needs of our growing community while experiencing an unmatched coastal lifestyle.
Physical Therapist (PT) Opportunity
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, examining, and treating individuals with movement dysfunctions, injuries, disabilities, and other health-related conditions. This role develops individualized treatment plans designed to improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life.
Key responsibilities include:
Performing comprehensive patient evaluations and assessments
Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans
Monitoring patient progress and modifying interventions as needed
Promoting injury prevention, health, wellness, and fitness across all age groups
Collaborating with physicians, healthcare teams, patients, and families to achieve optimal outcomes
Participating in education, consultation, research, and professional development activities
Delivering exceptional patient and family customer service while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality care
Successful candidates demonstrate strong critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, along with professionalism, accountability, adaptability, effective time management, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Bring your expertise to Lee Health and enjoy a rewarding career in one of Floridas most desirable destinations. Your next adventure starts here! ????????
Requirements
Educational Requirements
Required:
Bachelor's in Physical Therapy or
Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy or
Masters in Speech-Language Pathology
Additional Requirements:none
Experience
Required:2years recent exp
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Required:Physical Therapist License or
Occupational Therapy License or
Speech-Language Pathology License
Additional Requirements:none
Certifications/Registration Requirements
Required:BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)
Other:Staff may be required to rotate to treatment areas, other than their primary designation, as requested by their department leader. This could include a regulated area (Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health, Rehab Hospital and Pediatrics) that requires Level 2 Background Screening.
Who can apply
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