Acute Care Physical Therapist – PRN Pool

BayCare Health System; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist for the Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. The role supports acute-care patients across orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, medical/surgical, and trauma-related conditions.

Responsibilities include performing evaluations, developing treatment plans, providing interventions, documenting care, and collaborating with the care team to ensure safe discharge planning. On-site, up to 40 hours/week, occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Required BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Required PT (Physical Therapy) or PT Eligible to obtain.
• Or PT (Physical Therapy) Temporary and licensure within 6 months.
• Required Bachelor's Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for acute-care patients.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans to restore function and mobility.
• Provide interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, and education.
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge plans according to policy.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Physical Therapy

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

BayCare Health System is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist for the Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. The role supports acute-care patients across orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, medical/surgical, and trauma-related conditions.

Responsibilities include performing evaluations, developing treatment plans, providing interventions, documenting care, and collaborating with the care team to ensure safe discharge planning. On-site, up to 40 hours/week, occasional weekends.