Job Description

Job Title: Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care

Location: Naples, FL

Employment Type: Temporary Contract | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity | 2 Openings

Department: Rehabilitation Services / Acute Care Physical Therapy

Schedule: Primarily Weekdays | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | Occasional Weekend Coverage

Pay Range: $85.00/per hour

Weekend Requirements: Occasional Weekend Shifts | May Be Scheduled Off a Weekday to Accommodate Weekend Coverage

Floating Requirements: May Be Required to Float to Downtown Baker Campus

Clinical Setting: Hospital-Based Acute Care / Inpatient Rehabilitation

Patient Population: Primarily General Medical / Adult Patients | Some Pediatric Patients (Typically Managed by Core Staff)

EMR: Epic | Prior Experience Required

Position Overview

We are seeking two experienced Acute Care Physical Therapists (PTs) to join a hospital-based rehabilitation team in Naples, Florida, for temporary assignments with potential opportunities for permanent employment.

In this role, you will provide acute care physical therapy services to hospitalized patients, evaluating functional limitations, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence. You will primarily treat general medical and adult inpatient populations, with occasional exposure to pediatric patients, although core staff typically manage pediatric cases. The position requires strong clinical judgment, effective interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to adapt treatment approaches to patients with varying medical conditions and acuity levels.

This opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist with at least one year of acute care experience who enjoys working in a dynamic hospital environment. Candidates with less experience may also be considered for temporary-to-permanent opportunities. The position offers competitive compensation of $85.00 per hour, primarily weekday scheduling, and the opportunity to gain experience within a multidisciplinary acute care rehabilitation department.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and reassessments for patients receiving acute care rehabilitation services.
• Assess patient mobility, strength, balance, range of motion, pain levels, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on patient diagnoses, clinical findings, functional goals, and physician-directed care plans.
• Establish measurable treatment goals that reflect patient needs, clinical priorities, and anticipated rehabilitation outcomes.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, transfers, gait, and functional independence.
• Deliver appropriate rehabilitation services to patients with general medical conditions, orthopedic impairments, neurological conditions, and other acute care rehabilitation needs.
• Adapt treatment strategies to accommodate patients with varying levels of medical complexity, functional ability, and rehabilitation tolerance.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy, reassess functional progress, and modify treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Evaluate patients with multiple concurrent medical conditions and determine appropriate treatment priorities.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding mobility techniques, therapeutic exercises, fall prevention, safety precautions, and rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discharge planning by providing recommendations regarding mobility needs, rehabilitation progress, and appropriate levels of post-acute care.
• Communicate patient precautions, functional limitations, and mobility recommendations to nursing staff and other healthcare team members.
• Delegate appropriate patient care responsibilities to qualified rehabilitation team members within their scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge documentation using Epic EMR.
• Support patient scheduling, clinical workflow coordination, and accurate documentation of therapy services.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized rehabilitation environment, ensuring therapy equipment and supplies are appropriately maintained.
• Follow established patient safety protocols, infection prevention practices, professional therapy standards, and applicable Florida healthcare regulations.
• Participate in departmental education, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development.
• Float to the Downtown Baker Campus when required to support rehabilitation staffing needs.
• Maintain scheduling flexibility to accommodate occasional weekend shifts when needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Master's Degree in Physical Therapy, as specified by the facility.
• Licensure: Active Florida Physical Therapist (PT) license.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of acute care physical therapy experience preferred for temporary assignments. Candidates with less experience may be considered for temporary-to-permanent opportunities.
• Clinical Skills: Strong knowledge of physical therapy assessment, treatment planning, functional mobility, therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance rehabilitation, and patient safety.
• Acute Care Knowledge: Ability to evaluate and treat hospitalized patients with varying medical conditions, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
• Patient Assessment: Ability to perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and establish measurable, individualized treatment goals.
• Clinical Judgment: Ability to recognize changes in patient condition, prioritize treatment needs, and modify interventions appropriately.
• EMR Experience: Previous Epic EMR experience required.
• Epic Assessment: Must successfully complete an Epic competency assessment on the first day of employment.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
• Patient Care: Ability to provide compassionate, culturally appropriate rehabilitation services to patients with diverse medical and functional needs.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate care with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and case management teams.
• Documentation: Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical records, patient evaluations, treatment notes, and progress documentation.
• Scheduling Flexibility: Ability to work primarily weekday shifts from 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional weekend coverage as needed.
• Floating Requirements: Willingness to provide coverage at the Downtown Baker Campus when required.
• Pre-Employment Requirements: Must complete applicable background checks, health screenings, immunization documentation, competency assessments, and facility onboarding requirements.
• Additional Requirements: Strong organizational skills, clinical judgment, time management, professionalism, and ability to work effectively with general supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of recent acute care physical therapy experience in a hospital setting.
• Previous experience treating medically complex patients in an inpatient acute care environment.
• Strong background in functional mobility assessments, gait training, balance rehabilitation, and discharge planning.
• Experience collaborating with physicians, nurses, case managers, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
• Familiarity with Epic EMR and hospital-based therapy documentation workflows.
• Experience treating patients with neurological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and general medical conditions.
• Previous experience working across multiple hospital campuses or rehabilitation departments.
• Experience developing safe mobility recommendations and discharge plans for hospitalized patients.
• Strong ability to prioritize treatment assignments and adapt to changing patient acuity and clinical needs.
• Interest in transitioning from a temporary assignment into a permanent physical therapy position.