Travel Physical Therapist
Fort Myers, FL
American Consultants
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,313/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Opportunity – Physical Therapist – Fort Myers, FL 33907
Start Date: May 25, 2026
Location: Fort Myers, Florida
Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 35 guaranteed hours per week
Highlights:
- 89-day travel assignment in beautiful Southwest Florida
- New graduates welcome to apply
- Rehabilitation and healthcare center setting
- Competitive travel compensation package
- Opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team
- Hands-on patient care with personalized treatment planning
Requirements:
- Valid and unrestricted Florida Physical Therapist license
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
- Completion of specialty-specific skills checklist and competency exam (80% passing score required)
- Comprehensive background checks and health screenings, including TB testing, immunization records (MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B), and drug screening
- Florida ACHA fingerprint background check required prior to start date
- Two professional references from within the past three years, including one supervisor reference
Why Join Us?
This travel physical therapy position offers new graduates and experienced therapists alike the chance to provide exceptional patient-centered care in a supportive rehabilitation environment. You'll conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists to optimize patient outcomes. Enjoy guaranteed hours, competitive travel benefits, and the opportunity to advance your clinical skills while experiencing the Fort Myers area.
Employer
American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
About Fort Myers, FL
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Fort Myers, FL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Fort Myers is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 91°F, and winter lows are around 53°F, making it an ideal winter getaway with year-round warm weather.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Fort Myers, especially in popular tourist areas and near the beaches.
- Fort Myers is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is essential for getting around the city and exploring the surrounding areas.
- Fort Myers has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the local flora and fauna.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Fort Myers offers a variety of activities including exploring the winter homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, visiting the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, enjoying the beaches at Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Lover's Key State Park, and experiencing the local art, music, and sports scenes.
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