Home Health Physical Therapist
Sarasota, Florida
BayCare HomeCare Inc

Job Opportunity: PT Home Health

Location: Sarasota, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Specialty

• Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy)
• Required years of experience: 1 year (home health experience required)

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and documentation
• Skilled in cardiopulmonary/circulatory care
• Use and knowledge of equipment and devices such as gait belts, rolling walkers, sit-to-stand lifts, sliding boards, collars, supplemental oxygen, prosthetics, wheelchairs
• Orthopedic and neurological patient care
• Develop and implement home exercise programs
• Medication management
• Patient and family education
• Recognize signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse
• Safety and injury prevention
• Billing knowledge
• Home skilled visits: 6-8 visits per day (minimum 6 points per day, may increase)
• Patient types include med/surg, cardiac, ortho, post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, falls, weakness, Parkinson’s, respiratory patients, neuro, trachs, trauma, amputees (AKA, BKA), ADLs
• Self-scheduled visits and hours based on office needs
• 1-2 weekends per contract

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or RQI accepted
• State physical therapy license (valid and current)
• OASIS training preferred
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable car for home visits
• COVID-19 vaccination required or exemption on file
• Flu shot required or declination with mandatory mask wearing at all times while at work

Equipment & Systems

• Laptop, MiFi for internet access, portable printers provided
• Use of BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, Ace Timesheet documentation system

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 1 year including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification
• Education verification required (transcript/diploma)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education outside USA or Puerto Rico
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprinting clearance required prior to start
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 10 weeks of start (or within 1 year if prior positive PPD)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (titer or vaccines with boosters if needed)
• Drug testing: Standard 9 panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Flu vaccination or declination with mask requirement
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption
• Respirator medical clearance if respirator use required
• Photo for badge prior to start
• Personal or auto insurance required for home health positions
• Dress code and tobacco policy compliance
• Completion of BayCare Online Learning Center modules prior to start (4-8 hours)
• References: 2 from past 2 years
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on office needs
• Must be able to work 1-2 weekends during the contract
• Scrubs: Any solid color scrub

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with home health experience looking for a travel contract in Florida with a reputable healthcare system.