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Physical Therapist, FL

Jacksonville, FL 32221

Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Healthcare Job Number: 8973 Pay Rate: 80,000

Job Description


Job Title: Physical Therapist / Physical Therapist Center Director
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Locations:

  • Leesburg, FL

  • Jacksonville, FL

  • Fort Myers, FL

  • Bradenton, FL

Compensation: $70,000 – $105,000 annually (based on role, experience, and location)
Openings: Multiple
Schedule: Full-Time
Float Role Available: Yes (regional travel within reasonable driving distance; annual float stipend provided)
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking experienced Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Center Directors to join a growing healthcare organization across multiple Florida locations. These roles focus on delivering high-quality rehabilitation services with an emphasis on occupational health, injury recovery, and return-to-work outcomes.

The Center Director role includes clinical leadership responsibilities, while the Physical Therapist role focuses on direct patient care. Both positions support patient recovery through evidence-based care and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality physical therapy services to patients recovering from injury, surgery, or chronic conditions

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans

  • Focus on occupational and non-occupational orthopedic rehabilitation

  • Support early intervention and same-day evaluations when appropriate

  • Deliver exceptional patient care and ensure positive patient outcomes

  • Maintain accurate documentation and appropriate coding per clinical standards

  • Ensure compliance with state practice acts, regulatory requirements, and internal policies

  • Promote patient safety, quality care, and operational excellence

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and leadership

  • Maintain productivity, scheduling, and patient flow standards

  • Foster strong relationships with referral sources, employers, and care teams
Center Director Responsibilities (When Applicable)

  • Lead and supervise therapy staff

  • Manage clinical quality, outcomes, and performance metrics

  • Ensure adherence to clinical workflows and best practices

  • Support staff development, coaching, and performance management

  • Monitor operational and financial performance metrics

  • Promote a collaborative and patient-focused work environment

  • Support staffing, scheduling, and clinical efficiency

  • Participate in leadership meetings and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physical Therapy

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred

  • Active Physical Therapy license in the state of Florida

  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience

  • Strong knowledge of orthopedic and occupational health rehabilitation

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to manage confidential information in compliance with HIPAA

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in team-based settings
Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience (for Center Director roles)

  • Experience in occupational medicine or outpatient rehabilitation

  • Strong organizational and clinical decision-making skills

  • Ability to manage workflows, patient outcomes, and performance metrics
Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary ($70,000–$105,000 annually)

  • Paid time off and paid holidays

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Short- and long-term disability

  • Life insurance

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • CEU reimbursement and paid CEU time

  • Professional development and leadership training

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Employee assistance program

  • Relocation assistance (when applicable)

  • Annual performance and incentive opportunities

  • Float stipend for float-based roles
Work Environment

  • Outpatient clinical setting

  • Collaborative, patient-focused culture

  • Opportunity for growth and leadership advancement

  • Stable schedule with minimal weekend requirements

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Cody Mirander

 

 

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