Outpatient Physical Therapist

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.

Bring your passion for helping patients move better, feel better, and get back to the activities they love.

BayCare is seeking a compassionate and motivated Outpatient Physical Therapist to join the rehabilitation team at South Florida Baptist Hospital . This is an excellent opportunity for a PT who enjoys providing individualized, evidence-based care in an outpatient setting while collaborating with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Since 1953, South Florida Baptist Hospital has served the health and wellness needs of its community. Its new 204-bed replacement hospital opened in spring 2024, bringing expanded services to the Plant City community as part of the BayCare family.

Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assess mobility, function, strength, pain and other patient-specific needs.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans designed to improve functional outcomes.
• Provide patient-centered outpatient therapy using appropriate therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, gait training, neuromuscular interventions and other treatment approaches based on clinical needs.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, body mechanics, injury prevention and strategies to support long-term wellness.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Accurately document evaluations, treatments, patient progress and response to therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and other members of the healthcare team to provide coordinated care.
• Provide appropriate clinical direction to Physical Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, students and other support team members as applicable.

Qualifications

Required:* BLS, Basic Life Support

• Florida Physical Therapist license, eligibility to obtain licensure, or temporary PT licensure with permanent licensure obtained within six months
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Preferred

• Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• 1 year of Physical Therapist experience
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, organizational and teamwork skills

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Op I-SFBH

Location: South Florida Baptist Hospital - Plant City, FLStatus: Full Time, Exempt: NoShift Hours: 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m./Days

Weekend Work: None

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

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