Field Physical Therapist - Home Health

BayCare Health System; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive benefits

Mentorship and training opportunities

401K match and year contribution

PTO and performance bonuses

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Largo, FL seeks a passionate Physical Therapist for their Home Health team. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives, helping them maintain independence at home. Responsibilities include evaluating treatment programs, providing clinical direction, and managing patient care with a multidisciplinary team. Qualified candidates need a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy, state licensure, and at least one year of experience. Join the team and contribute to the Tampa Bay community!

Qualifications

• Must possess a Physical Therapist State of Florida License.
• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Physical Therapist is required.
• A Florida driver's license is necessary within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop treatment programs for patients.
• Provide direction for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Manage home health services and ensure quality care.
• Oversee multidisciplinary team activities.
• Communicate patient progress with the healthcare team.
• Create and implement patient discharge plans.
• Interpret agency policy to patients and families.
• Review patient visits and communicate changes with supervisors.

Skills

Clinical evaluation and treatment plan development

Communication with multidisciplinary teams

Patient care management

Basic Life Support

Driving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Job description

There’s home care and then there’s BayCare HomeCare!

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 and dedicated Physical Therapist Per Visit – Home Health 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 Field Physical Therapist 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, PTO, tuition reimbursement, 401K match and additional year contribution, Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus, Community discounts and more!
• Facility: BayCare HomeCare
• Location: Largo, FL
• Status: Full-Time, Exempt
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Weekend Work: Occasional
• On Call: No
• Home visits in assigned service area: Largo, St Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Seminole, and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and develops specific treatment programs for individual patients based on their needs and in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy.
• Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical direction for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Plans, implements, manages and evaluates the provision of both professional and ancillary home health services (direct care and case management) to ensure that all patients’ needs are met and quality care provided in accordance with Federal, State, JCAHO and program guidelines.
• Manages the activities of the multi-disciplinary team providing care to the patient.
• Monitors the provision of therapeutic services through written and verbal communication with all disciplines.
• Develops, implements, and carries out a discharge plan in conjunction with the patient, family/caregiver and members of the health care team.
• Interprets agency policy to patients/families.
• Reviews patients visit weekly and provides plan to Home Care Supervisor and scheduler, including anticipated weekend visits.
• Informs scheduler of any schedule changes and communicates caseload and patient care issues to Home Care Supervisor.

Home Health Physical Therapist Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy
• Physical Therapist State of Florida License
• 1-year Physical Therapist experience
• Basic Life Support
• Driver’s License (Florida driver's license is required within 30 days of hire)
• Preferred Master’s Degree Physical Therapy

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 .

Ready to Make a Difference? Join BayCare HomeCare for the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Apply today and join our team of dedicated professionals making a positive impact on the Tampa Bay Community!

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