Acute Care Physical Therapist

Baycare; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

BayCare Health System’s Rehab Services Main-SFBH in Plant City, FL is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist for a Pool/PRN role. The position supports patient care across the hospital’s acute care services, delivering evaluations, treatments and discharge planning within a collaborative care team.

You will work 8:00–4:30 on days, with every other weekend and no on-call, in a high-volume setting that values quality and patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• PT licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Preferred 1 year of Physical Therapist experience in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for acute-care patients.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, mobility and balance training.
• Document evaluations and daily treatments following hospital policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers and other therapists.
• Support discharge planning and coordination of equipment needs.
• Mentor and collaborate with therapy assistants and students as applicable.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary communication

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Plant City:South Florida Baptist

Details

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 Acute Care Physical Therapist Pool/PRN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. Since 1953, South Florida Baptist Hospital has been a trusted and loved hospital for all our community’s health and wellness needs. Our compassionate and caring team of experts, including nearly 800 team members and 250 physicians, work diligently to make sure that you receive high-quality care when you visit the hospital. Our new 204-bed replacement hospital that opened in the Spring of 2024 offers many more services than a standard community hospital, as we’re part of the BayCare family of health care facilities

Acute Care Physical Therapist Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for acute-care patients, including those with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, medical/surgical, and trauma-related conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans focused on restoring function, mobility, and independence.
• Provide interventions including therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, gait training, balance activities, and patient/caregiver education.
• Document evaluations, daily treatments, progress notes, and discharge recommendations in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, case managers, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, and other members of the care team.
• Collaborate on discharge planning, including recommending appropriate next levels of care and durable medical equipment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to clinical decision-making.
• Maintain compliance with departmental safety procedures, infection prevention practices, and quality standards.
• Support mentorship, onboarding, and collaboration with therapy assistants and students as applicable.

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
• Preferred 1 year Physical Therapist

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-SFBH

Location: South Florida Baptist Hospital - Plant City, FL

Status: Pool, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 8:00-4:30/Days

Weekend Work: Every Other

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled