Physical Therapist

Tampa General Hospital; Brooksville (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, and to direct therapy under physician prescriptions. You will design and implement therapy plans, manage mobility training, and document progress to support discharge and functional goals.

The role requires a Florida license (or Compact) and a current BLS certification, with at least one year of hospital clinical experience. Collaboration with care teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy as required.
• Florida PT license or Compact State license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum of one year hospital clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs a complete physical therapy evaluation and documents in an appropriate timeframe for diverse patient populations.
• Develops a comprehensive, precise treatment plan that can be administered by another PT or PT assistant.
• Administers safe and effective treatment with proper documentation.
• Reassesses plan of care and adjusts as needed to optimize outcomes.
• Operates equipment safely and efficiently for therapy sessions.
• Maintains productive use of time and priority setting for care.
• Ensures billing reflects interventions with detailed durations and descriptions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Description - Physical Therapist (260002KL)

Physical Therapist - ( 260002KL )

Evaluates, administers and directs administration of therapies utilized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring practitioner to restore function and to prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part. The Physical Therapist helps patients reach maximum performance levels and plans therapy involving therapeutic exercises, functional mobility training including bed mobility, transfer, and gait training. Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment, manual therapy, and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress. Establishes goals of physical therapy and re‑assesses patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals, supporting findings with appropriate documentation.

Essential Functions

• Accurately performs a complete physical therapy evaluation and documents in an appropriate timeframe for a variety of patient populations.
• Competently develops a comprehensive, precise and well‑documented treatment plan that can be administered by another physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
• Appropriately administers safe and effective treatment with corresponding documentation.
• Carefully re‑assesses plan of care inappropriate time frame. Changes are made as needed.
• Safely operates all equipment relevant to treatment.
• Effectively establishes priorities for using time to maximize productivity.
• Accurately reflects billing in documentation.
• Willingly performs other duties as necessary.
• Adheres to 8‑minute rule when billing charges; Provides sufficient documentation to justify charges including: duration (time in/out and per modality), and detailed descriptions of interventions.
• Effectively manages problems and resolves conflict in a professional manner.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy

License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State

Physical Therapist

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Work Experience

One (1) year Hospital Clinical experience