Home Health Physical Therapist
Tampa, Florida
BayCare HomeCare - Tampa

Physical Therapist - Home Health

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

Job Description

• Provide skilled home health physical therapy services including assessment, cardiopulmonary/circulatory care, ortho, neuro, and patient/family education.
• Utilize equipment and devices such as gait belts, rolling walkers, sit-to-stand lifts, sliding boards, collars, supplemental oxygen, prosthetics, and wheelchairs.
• Manage home exercise programs and medication education.
• Recognize signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.
• Ensure safety and injury prevention during patient care.
• Perform documentation and billing related to home health visits.
• Patient population includes med/surg, cardiac, ortho, post-surgical, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, stroke, Parkinson’s, trauma, amputees, and others requiring ADL assistance.
• Conduct 6-8 home visits per day, with a minimum of 6 points per day (points system at manager’s discretion).
• Self-schedule visits and hours based on office needs.
• Weekend work required 1-2 weekends per contract.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Florida.
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Health setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Work Schedule

• Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5 days x 8 hours = 40 hours/week).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start.
• Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education was completed outside the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
• Physical exam within 6 months of start date.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 10 weeks of start; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire if prior positive PPD.
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required in lieu of annual TB test.
• Immunizations or titers required for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination accepted).
• Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Respirator medical clearance if respirator use is required.
• Photo for badge with solid background required prior to start.
• Personal or auto insurance must be current and active during assignment.
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours).
• References: Two professional references from the past 2 years required.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted and approved.

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Any solid color scrub allowed.
• Equipment provided includes laptop, MiFi for internet access, and portable printers.
• Documentation systems used include proprietary scheduling and timesheet software.
• Candidates must comply with facility dress code, tobacco policy, and mask requirements.
• Candidates must complete medication and competency exams as applicable.
• Stroke education CEUs and NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on patient population.

This position is ideal for a Physical Therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Florida, providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population in their homes.