Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,816 to $2,016 per week in Lehigh Acres, FL

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from accredited programs approved by the APTA.
• Active Florida Physical Therapy license or ability to obtain an active state license prior to the start of assignment.
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Prior outpatient physical therapy experience required, including evaluations and plan of care development for adult and geriatric populations.
• Experience with 60-minute evaluations and combined eval/treatment sessions preferred.
• Documentation experience using electronic medical records, including goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry.
• Ability to supervise and delegate to therapy assistants and students. Student mentoring experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safe patient handling, infection control, and outpatient safety protocols.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 (five days per week, eight-hour shifts).
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Patient Sessions: 60 minute evaluations plus treatment sessions.
• Floating: Candidate may be required to float to other facilities as needed.

Location Highlights

Lehigh Acres offers convenient access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions. The community is approximately 25 miles from downtown Fort Myers and 20 miles from Cape Coral, providing access to beaches along the Gulf Coast and coastal boating opportunities. Lehigh Acres is within a one-hour drive of Lovers Key State Park and Cayo Costa State Park, offering beaches, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with nearby shopping at Lee County regional malls, multiple golf courses, and easy access to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers for regional travel. The region is suited to clinicians who prefer a suburban to coastal lifestyle with opportunities for fishing, boating, and frequent weekend trips to Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day. 

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be.
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• Travel & License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 of our associates.