Home Health Physical Therapist
Dunedin, Florida
BayCare HomeCare Inc

Physical Therapist Home Health - Travel/Contract

Location: Dunedin, Florida
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide home health physical therapy services with a patient population including cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, neuro, ortho, and oncology specialties.
• Conduct 6-8 skilled home visits per day (minimum 6 points per day, adjustable by manager).
• Work schedule includes every 3rd weekend.
• Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on office needs.
• Use of laptop, MiFi for internet, and portable printers required for documentation.
• Documentation systems include electronic forms and scheduling software.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Florida.
• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Health setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Skills in developing and instructing Home Exercise Programs.

Skills and Competencies

• Assessment and evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary/circulatory systems.
• Proficient in documentation and use of equipment/devices such as crutches, gait belts, hospital beds, walkers, slings, sliding boards, collars, and supplemental oxygen delivery.
• Orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation expertise.
• Ability to develop and instruct home exercise programs.
• Medication knowledge and patient/family education skills.
• Awareness of signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.
• Safety and injury prevention practices.

Work Hours and Shift

• Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hours).
• 40 hours per week.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including nationwide and education verification within 1 year of start.
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start; must be current and on file.
• Physical exam within 6 months of start date.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 10 weeks of start; TB questionnaire annually.
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella. Boosters required for low/equivocal titers.
• Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted).
• Respirator medical clearance annually if respirator use is required.
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (approx. 4-8 hours).
• Submission of a clear, professional photo for badge.
• Current personal or auto insurance coverage for home health visits.
• Compliance with dress code and tobacco policy.
• Required facility-specific privacy and affidavit documents.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references from the past 2 years.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be submitted and available for review.
• Color blindness test required prior to start.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.

Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers.
• Candidates must be prepared to use electronic documentation and scheduling tools.
• Mask wearing is mandatory if flu vaccination is declined.

This position is ideal for a licensed physical therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Florida with a structured day shift and a diverse patient population.