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BayCare Health System
Field Physical Therapist - Home Health
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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$86,893 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. There's home care and then there's BayCare HomeCare! At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence. Are you a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist? Flexible schedule great work-life balance with occasional weekends ?? Make a real impact care for patients in their homes, helping them stay independent Room to grow mentorship, training, and advancement opportunities within BayCare Top Workplace 2025 Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision), Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement, 401k match and additional year contribution, Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus, Community discounts and more! Dunedin, FL 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Home visits in assigned service area: Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, and surrounding areas surrounding areas assigned by zip code. HomeCare Physical Therapist Responsibilities include : Evaluates and develops specific treatment programs for individual patients based on their needs and in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy. Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical direction for Physical Therapy Assistants. Plans, implements, manages and evaluates the provision of both professional and ancillary home health services (direct care and case management) to ensure that all patients needs are met and quality care provided in accordance with Federal, State, JCAHO and program guidelines. Manages the activities of the multi-disciplinary team providing care to the patient. Monitors the provision of therapeutic services through written and verbal communication with all disciplines. Develops, implements, and carries out a discharge plan in conjunction with the patient, family/caregiver and members of the health care team. Interprets agency policy to patients/families. Reviews patients visits weekly and provides plan to Home Care Supervisor and scheduler, including anticipated weekend visits. Informs scheduler of any schedule changes and communicates caseload and patient care issues to Home Care Supervisor.
- Home Health seeking a flexible work schedule and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others?
Facility:
BayCare HomeCareLocation:
Mease Dunedin Physician Office Bldg. and HomeCareStatus:
Full-Time, ExemptShift Hours:
8:00 a.m.Weekend Work:
Every 3rdOn Call:
NoHomeCare Physical Therapist Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapist State of Florida License
- 1-year Physical Therapist experience
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Driver's License (Florida driver's license is required within 30 days of hire)
- Preferred Master's Degree Physical Therapy This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
- Home Health Location Dunedin | Clinical | Full Time Req ID 168715
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance