Full-time Physical Therapist Outpatient- $20,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Functional Pathways

📍Fort Myers, FL
Posted May 21, 2026
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Job Overview

Position

Full-time Physical Therapist Outpatient- $20,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Company

Functional Pathways

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4413666045

Job Description

Functional Pathways is proud to be the therapy provider for Shell Point Retirement Community in beautiful Fort Myers, FL — the largest Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in the nation!
We’re currently hiring a
full-time Physical Therapist
for the Outpatient sector of Shell Point to join our team. This is your opportunity to be part of something truly exceptional.

Offering a $20,000 Sign-on Bonus!

  • Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus*

Shell Point offers state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities, a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and a vibrant, engaged resident population. Located in sunny Fort Myers — known for its stunning Gulf Coast beaches, warm weather year-round, and welcoming community — this is more than just a job; it’s a lifestyle.
Come grow with us at Shell Point. Apply today!
Why Choose Functional Pathways:
At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Job Summary:
The Physical Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate in physical therapy from an accredited program.

  • Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.

  • Active state license required.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, and clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.

  • Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants

  • Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location.

  • Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How do you approach developing and progressing a plan of care for an outpatient senior patient, ensuring it aligns with both their functional goals and physician oversight?
  • 2.What is your philosophy and approach to supervising Physical Therapy Assistants in an outpatient setting?
  • 3.Given that this role is in the largest CCRC in the nation, how do you tailor your clinical programs and therapy disciplines to meet the unique needs of a vibrant, aging outpatient population?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to manage a complex caseload with competing demands in an outpatient clinic. How did you ensure all patients received quality care?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to communicate a difficult change in a patient's prognosis or discharge plan to the patient, their family, and the interdisciplinary team.
  • 3.Give an example of how you contributed to a collaborative, family-like team environment while maintaining ethical care and strong customer service.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You receive a prescription from a physician for an outpatient therapy evaluation, but you feel the physician's ordered frequency and duration are not appropriate based on your initial assessment. How do you handle this?
  • 2.A Physical Therapy Assistant you are supervising is implementing a treatment that deviates slightly from your established plan of care for a Shell Point resident. What steps do you take?

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Outpatient Physical TherapyPlan of CareDischarge PlanningPTA SupervisionCCRCGeriatric RehabilitationInterdisciplinary TeamFunctional PathwaysState LicensureTime ManagementCustomer ServiceEvaluation and Re-evaluation

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