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 thats 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. St. Josephs Hospital is well known for its advanced medical technologies and outstanding patient care with more than 70 specialties represented among our medical teams. As part of the community since 1934, St. Josephs Hospital has been a partner for continued health and wellness.
Acute Physical Therapist Responsibilities
• Review medical history and diagnosis. • Perform tests range of motion, muscle strength, coordination, balance, respiration, sensation, posture, motor function. • Evaluate efficacy and safety of mobility and transfers, bed mobility, sit-to-stand, gait, etc. • Develop individualized evidence-based treatment plans with measurable goals and timelines. • Use therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, functional mobility training, modalities (e.g., ultrasound, electrical stimulation, assistive devices). • Adjust plan as patient progresses, reassess, and update goals accordingly. • Instruct on proper exercise technique, safe transfer methods, use of DME walkers, canes, orthotics. • Train caregivers, families on home exercise programs and precautions. • Communicate with physicians, nursing, case-management, social workers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other team members through rounds and conferences to coordinate discharge planning and care goals.
Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical direction for Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, 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.
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: Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy • Facility: BayCare Health System Rehab Services Main-SJH • Location: St. Josephs Main Hospital, Tampa - FL • Status: Pool Exempt • No: Shift Hours, Weekend Work, On-Call
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled