• Acute Physical Therapist Pool

    BayCare Health System (Plant City, FL)


    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 **Acute Physical Therapist-Pool/PRN** who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. Since 1953, **South Florida Baptist Hospital** has been a trusted and loved hospital for all our community’s health and wellness needs. Our compassionate and caring team of experts, including nearly 800 team members and 250 physicians, work diligently to make sure that you receive high-quality care when you visit the hospital. Our new 204-bed replacement hospital that opened in the Spring of 2024 offers many more services than a standard community hospital, as we’re part of the BayCare family of health care facilities.

    Acute Physical Therapist Pool** **Responsibilities:

    + Perform thorough evaluations of patients’ physical and functional status, especially in complex or medically fragile cases.

    + Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, patient goals, and evidence-based practices.

    + Provide therapeutic interventions, including mobility training, bed mobility, transfer training, gait training, and neuromuscular re-education.

    + Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, and precautions to promote safety and recovery.

    + Monitor and document patient progress and revise care plans as necessary.

    + Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare team members to coordinate care.

    + Recommend discharge plans, including home therapy, outpatient rehab, or post-acute care, based on patient progress and needs.

    **Requirements** :

    + 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

    + Required Bachelor's Physical Therapy

    + Preferred 1-year Physical Therapist

    Facility:

    BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-SFBH

     

    Status:** **Pool, Exempt: No

     

    Shift Hours:** **8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m./Days

     

    Weekend Work:** **None

    On Call:** **No

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

    Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

    **Position** Acute Physical Therapist Pool

    **Location** Plant City:South Florida Baptist | Clinical | Pool

    **Req ID** 122080