Acute Care PT: Restore Mobility & Discharge Planning

Baycare; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match and additional yearly/contt

Yearly performance appraisals and team

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare's Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist to provide evaluation and treatment for acute-care patients, including orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions. This part-time role emphasizes evidence-based care and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapists.

Responsibilities include performing evaluations, planning and implementing treatments, documenting progress, and participating in rounds.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) with eligibility to practice in Florida.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in acute care settings preferred but not required.

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.

Education

Bachelor's Physical Therapy

Job description

BayCare's Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL is seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist to provide evaluation and treatment for acute-care patients, including orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions. This part-time role emphasizes evidence-based care and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapists.

Responsibilities include performing evaluations, planning and implementing treatments, documenting progress, and participating in rounds.