Acute Care Physical Therapist: Elevate Mobility & Benefits

BayCare Health System; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401k and yearly contribution match

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Clearwater, FL seeks an Acute Care Physical Therapist to deliver evidence-based care for acute-care patients at Morton Plant Hospital. The role is part-time (30 hours/week, days) with opportunities to collaborate across a multidisciplinary team.

Required BLS, PT license or eligibility within 6 months, and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; 1 year of experience preferred. This position supports mentorship and ongoing professional growth within a leading hospital

Qualifications

• Required BLS (Basic Life Support).
• PT license or eligible to obtain within 6 months.
• Bachelor's Physical Therapy is required.
• Preferred 1 year Physical Therapist experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for acute-care patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore function and independence.
• Provide interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, and balance activities.
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge recommendations.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other care team members.
• Assist with discharge planning and recommend next levels of care and equipment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to clinical decisions.
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection prevention, and quality standards.
• Mentor and collaborate with therapy assistants and students as applicable.

Skills

BLS certification

PT license or eligible

Education

Bachelor's Physical Therapy

Job description

BayCare Health System in Clearwater, FL seeks an Acute Care Physical Therapist to deliver evidence-based care for acute-care patients at Morton Plant Hospital. The role is part-time (30 hours/week, days) with opportunities to collaborate across a multidisciplinary team.

Required BLS, PT license or eligibility within 6 months, and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; 1 year of experience preferred. This position supports mentorship and ongoing professional growth within a leading hospital