Physical Therapist Home Health - Tampa

BayCare Health System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

BayCare HomeCare in the Tampa Bay area is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide in-home care to patients in Hillsborough County. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule and a Monday–Friday plus one weekend per month rotation, with on-call responsibilities and travel within the assigned area.

You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, supervise PT Assistants, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and help discharge plans with families.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelors (Physical Therapy).
• Preferred Masters (Physical Therapy).
• Required 1 year of Physical Therapy experience.
• Preferred 1 year in Home Care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and develops PT treatment plans for each patient.
• Provides clinical direction for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Plans and manages home health services to meet patient needs.
• Coordinates with the multi-disciplinary care team.
• Monitors therapy delivery across disciplines.
• Develops discharge plans with patient and family.
• Interprets policy to patients and families.
• Reviews visits weekly and updates team.
• Notifies supervisor of schedule changes and caseload.

Education

Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Master's in Physical Therapy

Job description

Tampa:HomeCare Tampa

Details

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 seeking a flexible work schedule and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others? BayCareHomeCareis 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 BayCareHomeCare?

• 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,(Health, Dental, Vision), Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement, 401k match and additional year contribution, Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus, Community discounts and more!

• Facility: BayCare Health System, Skilled Nursing Tampa-HomeCare
• Status: Full Time, Exempt
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM /Monday – Friday / 1 Weekend Rotation a month.
• Weekend Work: Occasional
• On Call: Yes
• Home visits in assigned service area:Hillsborough County, FL

The Physical Therapist 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 forPhysical 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

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 .