Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab (Winter Haven)
The Physical Therapist at Confidential Client provides comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services, including patient evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning to achieve positive outcomes. This role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, effective communication with healthcare teams, and adherence to safety and infection control protocols within a high-volume medical center environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality outpatient rehabilitation services at a clinic serving the Cypress Gardens, FL area. You will evaluate, treat, and discharge patients using individualized plans of care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and document care in a timely, accurate manner to support positive patient outcomes.
- Perform patient evaluations, create individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions
- Plan and coordinate discharge needs, patient/family teaching, and equipment recommendations
- Maintain clear, timely documentation that reflects patient response and plan-of-care adjustments
- Communicate significant findings with physicians and care team members; initiate consults when appropriate
- Support departmental productivity and resource stewardship while maintaining patient safety and infection control practices
Responsibilities
- Role model professional development and continuous learning in physical therapy practice
- Participate in team development and help achieve departmental goals and dashboards
- Ensure accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation
- Facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration and referrals as indicated
- Use clinical judgment to prioritize caseload and maintain efficiency without sacrificing care quality
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Florida (required)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
- Preferred: 1 year acute care experience
Skills & Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective problem solving, decision-making, and teamwork abilities
- Time management and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of basic computer systems and clinical documentation
- Demonstrated ability to meet mandatory departmental proficiencies/competencies
Compensation & Schedule
- Employment type: Full-time
- Shift: Monday – Friday
- Work hours per biweekly pay period: 80.00
- Pay (reported in source): Min $81,432.00 — Up to $101,795.20 (annual) — actual offer may vary based on experience and role
Licenses & Certifications
- Current Florida Physical Therapist license (required)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) (required)
- Any additional certifications required per department or hospital policies
Why Join
Joining through Careertakes connects you to this Confidential Client in the Healthcare & Nursing industry and may provide access to other matched roles. This position offers a collaborative team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a focus on delivering high-quality patient care in an outpatient setting.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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