Physical Therapist

Tampa General Hospital; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Florida is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, treat and direct rehabilitation therapies prescribed by referring practitioners to restore function and prevent disability after disease, injury, or loss of a body part. The role involves planning therapy with exercises, mobility training, and gait work, documenting progress and outcomes, and ensuring compliant care.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, Florida license, BLS, and 1 year of hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• License/registration as Physical Therapist issued by Florida or a compact state.
• BLS certification through American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 1 year hospital clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete physical therapy evaluations and document in a timely manner.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans that can be administered by other therapists.
• Administer safe and effective treatment with proper documentation.
• Reassess plan of care and adjust as needed.
• Operate equipment relevant to treatment safely.
• Establish priorities to maximize productivity.
• Accurately reflect billing in documentation.
• Willingly perform other duties as necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct and resolve conflicts as required.

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