Acute Care Physical Therapist

Baycare; Tampa (FL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 83.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

BayCare is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist for its St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa as part of a pool/PRN program. The role focuses on initial evaluations, developing tailored treatment plans, and delivering interventions to restore mobility and independence in acute-care patients.

You will document progress, participate in rounds, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care and discharge planning.

Formación

• BLS certification required at hire.
• PT license or eligibility to obtain license.
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Licensed within 6 months if temporary licensure.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive PT evaluations for acute-care patients including ortho, neuro, cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to restore function and mobility.
• Provide interventions: therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, education.
• Document treatments and discharge recommendations per hospital policy.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers and therapy staff.

Conocimientos

BLS

PT licensure

Educación

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Descripción del empleo

Occ Therapy - COTA - SLP - PT - Rehab

Occ Therapy - COTA - SLP - PT - Rehab

Pool

Category Clinical

Clinical

Tampa:St Josephs

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. 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.

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-SJH

Location: St Josephs Main Hospital - Tampa, FL

Status: Pool, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: variable/Days

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled