Physical Therapist - Cape Coral Hospital; Acute Care
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Healthcare
Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
Location:
Cape Coral Hospital - 636 Del Prado Blvd Cape Coral FL 33990
Department:
Rehabilitation Services
Work Type:
Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:30:00 AM to 5:00:00 PM
Hiring Range: $76,024.00 - $ annually
Be Valued for Being You at Lee Health its all about you!
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist looking for a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can truly make an impact? At Lee Health, we prioritize exceptional patient care in a collaborative setting that encourages work-life balance, continuous education, and clinical excellence.
What We Offer You:Because the work you do matters, we make sure that you are supported both personally and professionally. We provide:
- Up to $22,000 in Hiring Incentives (if eligible)
- Exceptional Benefits medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Well-Being Support holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
- Professional Development Annual CEU reimbursement, free Med Bridge subscription, and career advancement pathways
- Retirement Match up to 5%
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options
- Unique Program Opportunities including our Orthopedic Residency Program and New Graduate Rotation Program
- Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates
At Lee Health, we care for you so that you can care for others.
About This Position:Cape Coral Hospital is a 303-bed nationally recognized acute care hospital serving Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, and Pine Island, offering advanced emergency, surgical, and womens health services. As a Primary Stroke Center, DNV Hip and Knee Center of Excellence, and Leapfrog A-rated hospital, it is known for its patient-centered approach, strong clinical quality, and community wellness focus.
As a Physical Therapist, you will be responsible for examining, evaluating and testing individuals with mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities or other health and movement-related conditions in order to determine a diagnosis, prognosis and plan of treatment intervention, and assess the ongoing effects of intervention. The PT is also responsible for alleviating impairments, functional limitations and disabilities by designing, implementing and modifying treatment interventions.
Additional responsibilities include reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation and disability, as well as, the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health and wellness in populations of all ages. The PT is engaged in administration, consultation, education and research. The PT is expected to conduct themselves in an effective professional behavior manner. The attributes, characteristics or behaviors required for success in this job include: critical thinking, communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills, responsibility, professionalism, use of constructive feedback, effective use of time and resources, stress management, and commitment to learning.
our Rehabilitation Team:
Our Rehabilitation Services team is one of the largest and most dynamic in the region. With over 700 skilled professionals dedicated to helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence through comprehensive, compassionate care. Our licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists work closely with medical teams to create individualized treatment plans tailored to each patients unique needs. Beyond core therapy services, we offer a variety of specialty programs including neurological rehabilitation, vestibular and balance therapy, lymphedema management, pelvic health therapy, and oncology rehabilitation.
With services spanning acute care, skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient settings, our team delivers exceptional, evidence-based care that restores function and enhances quality of life.
Educational Requirements: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctor of Physical Therapy required
Experience Requirements: None
State of Florida Licensure Requirements: Physical Therapy License required
Certifications/Registration Requirements: None
About Lee Health:Lee Health is one of Floridas largest and most respected not-for-profit health systems, proudly ranked among the top 25% of hospitals nationwide by Health grades Americas 250 Best Hospitals
. Our system includes four acute care hospitals
Lee Memorial Hospital, Health Park Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Cape Coral Hospital plus Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest…
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