Home Health Physical Therapist

Theres home care and then theres BayCare HomeCare.

At BayCare HomeCare, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care to our patients. One of the ways we do this is by designating work regions to our team members based on their zip code. This reduces commute time between patients and ensures that our caregivers can give back to the community that they are a part of. This also allows our caregivers to spend more time with patients and provide them with the most comprehensive and seamless care they deserve.

Facility and Details

Sarasota Memorial Home Care Location: Sarasota, FL Status: Full Time Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday Weekend Work: Occasional On Call: Yes

Home visits in assigned service area Sarasota County

Benefits and Rewards

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:

• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more

The Home Health PT

The Home Health PT provides hands-on care in the home for a group of patients consistently, in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy.

Responsibilities

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 for Physical 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 patients needs are met and quality care is 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 and families.
• Reviews patients visits weekly and provides a 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
• Drivers License: State of Florida (required within 30 days of hire)

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelors Physical Therapy
• Preferred: Masters Physical Therapy
• Required: 1 year Physical Therapy
• Preferred: 1 year Home Care

Why Join BayCare HomeCare

We offer extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities. Join BayCare HomeCare for the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work.

Additional Information

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/.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing opportunities for Veterans and individuals with disabilities.