Home Health Physical Therapist

There’s home care and then there’s 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: BayCare HomeCare Location: Lakeland, FL Status: Full Time Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM / Monday - Friday / 1 Weekend Rotation a month. Home visits in assigned service area: Polk County Weekend Work: Occasional On Call: Yes 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 Responsibilities 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 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing opportunities for Veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr