Outpatient Physical Therapist
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Fort Lauderdale, FL providing outpatient care 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 from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy required. Must be competent in evaluation, development of treatment plans, goal writing, and functional outcome measurement.
• Demonstrated ability to complete timely, accurate medical record documentation including letters of medical necessity and charge entry.
• Familiarity with safe patient handling, infection control, and clinic safety protocols.
• Ability to supervise and provide direction to therapy assistants and students as needed.
• Maintain professional licensure and meet state-mandated continuing education requirements.
• Preferred: prior experience working in a high-volume outpatient clinic and experience with electronic medical record systems.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient.
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Position Type: Physical Therapist providing evaluations, plan of care development, treatment, documentation, and patient/family education.
• May participate in student supervision and professional development activities as assigned.

Location Highlights.

Fort Lauderdale offers coastal lifestyle amenities and easy access to outdoor recreation. The city features Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Las Olas Boulevard dining and arts district within a short drive, and it is approximately 1 hour from Everglades National Park for airboat tours and wildlife viewing. The Port Everglades cruise terminal is nearby, providing frequent regional travel options, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is within a 15–20 minute drive for nationwide connections. The area supports a coastal, active lifestyle with boating marinas, beachfront parks, and a walkable downtown with cultural venues and waterfront dining.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your responsiveness and commitment to patient care. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401(k) matching plan, 24/7 recruiter support, competitive referral bonuses, travel and license reimbursement, and 100% paid housing availability for eligible assignments.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel Physical Therapist and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Options include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. ProVenture and dedicated recruiter support are available to assist with placement and credentialing.

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.

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