Home Health Therapy Lead I

Baycare; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

BayCare HomeCare is seeking a Home Health Therapy Lead I to deliver high-quality rehabilitation services in patients\' homes across the Tampa Bay area. The role emphasizes hands-on care, coordinating post-acute pathways, and ensuring seamless patient experiences within a flexible schedule.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy, current BLS, Florida PT or OT license, and a valid Florida driver\'s license with at least one year of PT/OT experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• FL PT license or OT license in good standing.
• FL Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year experience as Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Eliminates barriers to care and improves access to post-acute rehabilitation services.
• Plans and coordinates care to ensure continuity through rehabilitation pathways.
• Serves as single point of contact for referring physicians and coordinates resources.
• Direct patient care within home health settings and aligns with care standards.

Skills

BLS

Education

Bachelor's Physical Therapy

Job description

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.

Are you a passionate, dedicated and seeking a flexible work schedule and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others? BayCare HomeCare is seeing a skilled Home Health Therapy Lead I to join our team who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our Community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.

Why join BayCare HomeCare ?

• Flexible schedule - great work-life balance with occasional weekends
• Make a real impact - care for patients in their homes, helping them stay independent
• Room to grow - mentorship, training, and advancement opportunities within BayCare
• Top Workplace 2025 - competitive benefits, (Health, Dental, Vision), Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement, 401k match and additional year contribution, Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus, Community discounts and more!
• Facility: BayCare Health System, Physical Therapy Dunedin - HomeCare
• Location: Mease Dunedin Physician Office Bldg. And HomeCare
• Status: Full Time, Exempt
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Weekend Work: Every 3rd
• On Call: No
• Home visits in assigned service area: Largo, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park surrounding areas assigned by zip code.

Responsibilities

The Home Health Therapy Lead I provides hands-on care in the home for a group of patients consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards and protocols. Responsibilities include :

• Eliminates barriers to care improving access to appropriate post-acute care rehabilitation, home, and community resources.
• Provides planning functions to assure the best continuity of care efficiently and effectively, and efficiently guide assigned patients and other related stakeholders through the post-acute care rehabilitation process under the supervision of the Rehab Services Manager.
• Serves as a single point of contact for referring physicians. Coordinates, provides resources and assistance for less than 499 patients per year and caregivers when accessing home care and supportive care services.
• Provides direct patient care.
• Job Specific Functions also includes: Coordinates less than 499 patients per year for payer types: Medicare or Managed Care or other insurances; Intensity of lead therapy interactions equals 4 hours or less per week for low to medium physician's office maintenance.

Home Health Therapy Lead I Requirements

• Bachelor's Physical Therapy
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• FL PT (Physical Therapy); Or - OT (Occupational Therapy) license
• FL Driver's License (required within 30 days of hire)
• 1 Year Physical Therapist; Or - 1 year Occupational Therapy experience

This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled