Inpatient Acute PT - Rehab & Mobility

Baycare; Clearwater, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare's Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL is seeking skilled Acute Physical Therapists to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality physical therapy services to patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness.

You will perform evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes. Acute care experience is preferred, and we welcome new graduates with strong clinical rotations.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Florida Physical Therapist license.
• BLS certification required.
• Acute care experience preferred; new graduates with strong clinical rotations in acute settings are welcome.
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for patients with acute medical conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence (ADL’s).
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and patient education.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.
• Document patient progress and treatment in the electronic medical record system in accordance with BayCare standards.
• Participate in discharge planning and provide education to patients and families.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, and state regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical reasoning

Teamwork

Education

Doctorate or Master’s in Physical Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

BayCare's Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL is seeking skilled Acute Physical Therapists to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality physical therapy services to patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness.

You will perform evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes. Acute care experience is preferred, and we welcome new graduates with strong clinical rotations.