Home Health Physical Therapist
Sarasota, Florida
BayCare HomeCare Inc

Physical Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Sarasota, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Provide skilled home health physical therapy visits (6-8 visits per day) for patients with conditions including med/surg, cardiac, orthopedic (hips/knees/shoulders), post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, CVA, Parkinson’s, trauma, amputations (AKA, BKA), respiratory patients, neuro, failure to thrive, falls, weakness, and ADLs.
• Utilize assessment skills including cardiopulmonary/circulatory, orthopedic, neurological, and equipment/devices (gait belt, rolling walker, sit-to-stand lift, sliding boards, collars, supplemental oxygen, prosthetics, wheelchair assessment).
• Develop and implement home exercise programs, provide patient and family education, and document signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.
• Ensure safety and injury prevention during care.
• Must have home health experience; OASIS training preferred.
• Weekend work required 1-2 weekends per contract.

Contract Length

• Approximately 20 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Florida
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• Knowledge and experience in orthopedic physical therapy
• Ability to recognize and document signs and symptoms of physical abuse
• Experience with billing related to physical therapy services
• Home health experience

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Current physical exam (within 6 months).
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or T-spot) within 10 weeks of start; if prior positive, chest X-ray within past year plus completed TB questionnaire. TB questionnaire must be completed annually.
• Immunizations or titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination).
• Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days (instant tests not accepted).
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification.
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting).
• Two professional references from within the past 2 years.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted.
• Photo for badge with solid background required prior to start.
• Personal or auto insurance must be current and active during assignment.
• Completion of BayCare online learning modules prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours).
• Compliance with BayCare dress code, tobacco policy, and mask fit testing acknowledgment.
• Respirator medical clearance if respirator use is required.

Competency & Certification Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥80%).
• Home Health RN medication exam for RNs or Long Term Care pharmacology exam for LPN/LVN as applicable.
• Color blind testing (Relias) prior to start.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for RNs (not required for PT).
• Stroke education CEUs and NIH Stroke Certification as applicable (check unit requirements).
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification if applicable (not typically required for PT).

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Any solid color scrub allowed.
• Laptop, MiFi, and portable printers provided for documentation.
• Documentation systems include BayCare Forms, BayCare Scheduling, and Ace Timesheet.
• Minimum 6 productivity points per day, with possible increase at manager’s discretion.

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Florida, providing skilled therapy services in patients’ homes with a focus on comprehensive assessment, treatment, and patient education.