Home Health Physical Therapist

About the role

BayCare HomeCare prides itself on delivering the highest quality of care to its patients. A key aspect of this commitment is the designation of work regions to team members based on their zip code, which helps reduce commute times and enables caregivers to spend more time with patients.

Facility

BayCare HomeCare

Location

Lakeland, FL

Status

Full Time

Shift Hours

• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Monday – Friday
• 1 Weekend Rotation per 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

• Evaluates and develops specific treatment programs for individual patients based on their needs and in accordance with the principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
• Provides 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.
• Maintains communication with all disciplines regarding the provision of therapeutic services.
• 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 a plan to PCS and team assistant, including anticipated weekend visits.
• Informs the team assistant of any schedule changes and communicates caseload and patient care issues to the Patient Care Supervisor.

Required Certifications and Licensures

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PT (Physical Therapist)
• Driver's License (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 us 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).