Outpatient Physical Therapist

BayCare Health System; St. Josephs Cove; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Di

Job summary

BayCare Health System seeks an Outpatient Physical Therapist dedicated to exceptional patient care. You will review histories, perform mobility and strength assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans across a range of modalities.

Collaborating with physicians, nursing, and therapy teams, you will coordinate discharge goals and ensure safe transitions. This full-time, exempt-friendly role at St. Joseph's Hospital emphasizes evidence-based practice and caregiver education.

Qualifications

• Required BLS (Basic Life Support).
• PT (Physical Therapy) license or eligibility.
• Able to obtain PT licensure within 6 months if not currently licensed.

Responsibilities

• Review medical history and diagnosis.
• Perform tests: range of motion, muscle strength, balance, gait, and others.
• Evaluate mobility and transfers and develop evidence-based plans with goals.
• Use exercises, manual therapy, modalities, and assistive devices as needed.
• Coordinate discharge planning with physicians, nurses, and therapists.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and students as required.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on home exercise programs.

Skills

BLS

PT License

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Physical Therapy

Job description

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.

BayCare is currently in search of our newest Physical Therapist who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. St. Joseph’s Hospital is well known for its advanced medical technologies and outstanding patient care, with more than 70 specialties represented among our medical teams. As part of the community since 1934, St. Joseph’s Hospital has been a partner for continued health and wellness.

Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Review medical history and diagnosis.


• Perform tests: range of motion, muscle strength, coordination, balance, respiration, sensation, posture, motor function.


• Evaluate efficacy and safety of mobility and transfers: bed mobility, sit ‑ to ‑ stand, gait, etc.


• Develop individualized, evidence ‑ based treatment plans with measurable goals and timelines.


• Use therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, functional mobility training, modalities (e.g., ultrasound, electrical stimulation), and assistive devices.


• Adjust plan as patient progresses; reassess and update goals accordingly.


• Instruct on proper exercise technique, safe transfer methods, use of DME (walkers, canes, orthotics)


• Train caregivers/families on home exercise programs and precautions.


• Communicate with physicians, nursing, case-management, social workers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other team members through rounds and conferences to coordinate discharge planning and care goals.


• Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical direction for Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant students and volunteers.


• Team members with temporary permits must work under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist that has been licensed for a minimum of six months. A supervising licensed Physical Therapist may only supervise one permittee at any given time.

Requirements

• Required BLS (Basic Life Support)


• Required PT (Physical Therapy)


• Or PT (Physical Therapy) Eligible to obtain


• Or PT (Physical Therapy) Temporary and licensure within 6 months


• Required Bachelor's Physical Therapy

Location: St Josephs Medical Art Building - Tampa, FL

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 8- or 10-hour shifts/Days

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled