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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.

BayCare is currently in search of our newest **Physical Therapist** who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. **BayCare Alliant Hospital** is licensed as a 48-bed long term acute care specialty hospital and accredited by The Joint Commission. Alliant Hospital provides extended acute care services to patients requiring a longer period of time for medical treatment and recovery. As a “hospital within a hospital,” we offer 24-hour easy accessibility to emergency room physicians, diagnostic testing, radiology, laboratory and surgical services

**Physical Therapist** Responsibilities:

+ Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations to assess patients’ strength, mobility, balance, coordination, endurance, and functional status. Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and medical status.

+ Implement physical therapy treatments to improve or maintain patients’ functional abilities, including therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, gait training, balance training, and use of assistive devices.

+ Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive care plans.

+ Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, progress notes, and discharge summaries in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

+ Educate patients and their families about the rehabilitation process, exercises to be done independently, fall prevention, and safe mobility techniques.

+ Team members with temporary permits must work under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist that has been licensed for a minimum of six months. A supervising licensed Physical Therapist may only supervise one permittee at any given time.

**Certifications and Licensures** :

+ Required BLS (Basic Life Support)

+ Required PT (Physical Therapy)

+ Or PT (Physical Therapy) Eligible to obtain

+ Or PT (Physical Therapy) Temporary and licensure within 6 months

Requirements:

+ Required Bachelor's Physical Therapy

+ Preferred Master's Physical Therapy

+ Preferred Doctorate's Physical Therapy

+ Preferred 1-year Physical Therapist

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:

+ Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

+ Paid time off

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ 401k match and additional yearly contribution

+ Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus

+ **Community discounts AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!**

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-PR LEASE ALLIANT

Status:** **Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours:** **8:00 a.m-3:00 p.m.

Shift 1 = Days (32 hours/week)

Weekend Work:** **Every 3rd

On Call:** **No

**How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

**Position** Physical Therapist

**Location** Dunedin:Mease Dunedin | Clinical | Full Time

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