Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Fort Myers, FL, providing pediatric outpatient rehabilitation services where you will help children recover, develop skills, and manage developmental or orthopedic needs. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral) from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Florida Physical Therapist license required prior to the start of assignment.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric physical therapy experience in rehabilitation settings.
• Hospital or medical-based experience required.
• Experience treating infants and toddlers (0–3 years), including developmental and prematurity-related conditions, NICU graduates, genetic disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder.
• Orthopedic pediatric experience preferred.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required from AHA or ARC.
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred.
• Previous travel clinician experience required.
• Willingness to float to other facilities as needed.
• Must meet a 50-mile radius rule from the facility; travel radius compliance required.
• All required demographic and credential documentation must be uploaded at time of submission. Hard document deadline applies prior to start.
• Clinical prescreen with supervisor and final interview required.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient.
• Specialty: Physical Therapist — Pediatrics.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 07:00–16:00. Typical 8-hour day. Shift may fluctuate between 07:30–16:00 and 09:30–18:00 based on scheduling needs.
• Guaranteed minimum hours: Facility will guarantee 36 hours per week with potential to flex to 40 hours based on patient volume.
• EMR: Epic.
• Floating: May be required. Candidate must be flexible to function as core staff.

Location Highlights

Fort Myers offers coastal and outdoor lifestyle options with nearby beaches and parks. Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island are within a 30–60 minute drive, offering Gulf Coast beaches and shelling. The Caloosahatchee River runs through downtown, providing riverfront dining and a downtown River District with cultural attractions and museums. Lovers Key State Park and Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve are within 15–25 minutes for kayaking, birdwatching, and boardwalk nature trails, supporting an active, coastal lifestyle. Southwest Florida International Airport is approximately 20 minutes away, providing regional transit options and connections to major hubs.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and professionalism. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401(k) plan, weekly pay, recruiter support, referral opportunities, housing assistance options, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit details will be provided by the recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join a traveling PT role that allows you to provide consistent pediatric care while experiencing life in Southwest Florida. Recruiters will provide details regarding scheduling, onboarding, and next steps. Thank you for your responsiveness; a recruiter will contact you shortly.

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.

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