Physical Therapist - Home Health

AECOM; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Physical Therapist in Home Health to deliver high-quality patient care in Lakeland, FL. This role involves evaluating patient needs, developing treatment programs, and guiding assistants, all while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Join a dedicated team with opportunities for career growth and training.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

401k Match

Qualifications

• Required Licensure: BLS, PT License, Florida Driver's License.
• Required Experience: 1 year in Physical Therapy, preferred 1 year in Home Care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop treatment programs for patients.
• Manage home health services and multidisciplinary care team activities.
• Develop and implement discharge plans.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Clinical Direction

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Master's in Physical Therapy

Job description

**_There’s home care and then there’s BayCare HomeCare_**

At BayCare HomeCare, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care to our patients. One of the ways we do this is by designating work regions to our team members based on their zip code. This reduces commute time between patients and ensures that our caregivers can give back to the community that they are a part of. This also allows our caregivers to spend more time with patients and provide them with the most comprehensive and seamless care they deserve.

+ **Facility:** BayCare HomeCare

+ **Location:** Lakeland, FL

+ **Status:** Full Time

+ **Shift Hours:** 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Monday – Friday / 1 Weekend Rotation a month.

+ **Home visits in assigned service area:** Polk County

+ **Weekend Work:** Occasional

+ **On Call:** Yes

**BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:**

+ Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

+ Paid time off

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Mileage reimbursement

+ 401k match and additional yearly contribution

+ Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

+ Community discounts and more

The **Home Health PT** provides hands-on care in the home for a group of patients consistently in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy. **Responsibilities include:**

+ 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 patient's 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 visits weekly and provides plan to PCS and team assistant, including anticipated weekend visits.

+ Informs team assistant of any schedule changes and communicates caseload and patient care issues to Patient Care Supervisor

**Required Certifications and Licensures:**

+ BLS (Basic Life Support)

+ PT (Physical Therapist) License

+ Driver's License State of Florida (Florida driver's license is required within 30 days of hire)

**Education:**

+ Required Bachelors (Physical Therapy)

+ Preferred Masters (Physical Therapy)

**Experience:**

+ Required 1 year Physical Therapy

+ **Preferred 1 year Home Care**

Why join BayCare HomeCare? We offer extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities. Join BayCare HomeCare for the chance to be part of an amazing team and **a great place to work!**

_We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing opportunities for Veterans and individuals with disabilities._

**Position** Physical Therapist - Home Health

**Location** Lakeland:HomeCare Lakeland | Clinical | Full Time

**Req ID** null