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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 **Outpatient Physical Therapist – Pool/PRN** who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. Since 1985, **Mease Countryside Hospital** has been raising the standard of care for patients of all ages. Today, our 387-bed facility offers an unwavering commitment to the community. Nationally recognized for its clinical excellence, our award-winning facility features multiple Centers of Excellence, including women and children's services, heart, cancer, neurosciences and orthopedics. Mease Countryside Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality health care to improve the health of our community.

**Physical Therapist Pool** Responsibilities:

+ Evaluates and develops specific treatment programs for individual patients/residents based on their needs and in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy.

+ Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans to improve functional outcomes.

+ Provide one-on-one, patient-centered therapy in an outpatient setting.

+ Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.

+ Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

+ Contribute to program development for neuro-focused services, including vestibular or balance training, gait rehabilitation, or cognitive-motor integration.

+ Participate in continuing education and staff training related to neuro rehab.

+ Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical direction for Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, Massage Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Fitness Specialists, Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant students and volunteers.

+ 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

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Op II-MCH

Status:** **Pool, Exempt: No

Shift Hours:** **varies/day

Weekend Work:** **Occasional

On Call:** **No

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

**Position** Physical Therapist Pool

**Location** Safety Harbor:Mease Countryside | Clinical | Pool

**Req ID** null