Outpatient Physical Therapist

About the role

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. Bartow Regional Medical Center, for over 95 years, has cared for generations of Polk County families, keeping them healthy and happy. Our compassionate and caring team of physicians and team members focuses on providing extraordinary care, striving for clinical excellence every day. Our 72-bed hospital is constantly improving to meet the growing needs of the community to ensure high-quality care when you visit.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and develops specific treatment programs for individual patients/residents based on their needs and in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans to improve functional outcomes.
• Provide one-on-one, patient-centered therapy in an outpatient setting.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Contribute to program development for neuro-focused services, including vestibular or balance training, gait rehabilitation, or cognitive-motor integration.
• Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical direction for Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, Massage Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Fitness Specialists, Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant students and volunteers.
• Team members with temporary permits must work under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist that has been licensed for a minimum of six months.
• A supervising licensed Physical Therapist may only supervise one permittee at any given time.

Requirements

• Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Required: PT (Physical Therapy) license OR eligible to obtain PT license and obtain licensure within 6 months (temporary permit allowed)
• Required: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• Preferred: 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts
• Chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work

Schedule

• Shift Hours: 8 am‑5pm/Days
• Weekend Work: Occasional
• On Call: No
• Remote work: Never