Home Health PT Per Visit

There’s home care and then there’s BayCare HomeCare!

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 HomeCare is currently in search of our newest Per Visit Home Health, Physical Therapist who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.

• Facility: BayCare Home Care
• Location: Bradenton, FL
• Status: Per Visit (PRN)
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Weekend Work: Occasional
• On Call: No
• Home visits in assigned service area: Manatee, FL
  

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 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 patient's needs are met and quality care 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/families.
• Reviews patients visits weekly and provides 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
• Driver's License State of Florida (Florida driver's license is required within 30 days of hire)

Education:

• Required Bachelors (Physical Therapy)
• Preferred Masters (Physical Therapy)

Experience:

• 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!

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.