Acute Care Physical Therapist (PRN Pool)

BayCare Health System; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist Pool/PRN for Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. The role delivers comprehensive PT evaluations and evidence-based interventions to acutely ill patients, collaborating closely with the care team.

Requirements include BLS, PT licensure or eligibility, and preferred 1 year of PT experience. Location is on-site in Clearwater with variable weekly hours.

Qualifications

• Required BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Required PT (Physical Therapy) licensure or eligibility.
• Or PT temporary with licensure within 6 months.
• Preferred 1 year of PT experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT evaluations for acute-care patients with orthopedic, neuro, cardiopulmonary, medical/surgical, and trauma-related conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to restore function and mobility.
• Provide interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, and patient education.
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge recommendations per hospital policy.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, therapists and care team members.
• Participate in discharge planning and interdisciplinary rounds, contributing to clinical decisions.

Skills

BLS

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Job description

BayCare Health System is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist Pool/PRN for Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. The role delivers comprehensive PT evaluations and evidence-based interventions to acutely ill patients, collaborating closely with the care team.

Requirements include BLS, PT licensure or eligibility, and preferred 1 year of PT experience. Location is on-site in Clearwater with variable weekly hours.