Outpatient Physical Therapist

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.

Bring your passion for helping patients move better, feel better, and get back to the activities they love. BayCare is seeking a compassionate and motivated Outpatient Physical Therapist to join the rehabilitation team at South Florida Baptist Hospital . This is an excellent opportunity for a PT who enjoys providing individualized, evidence-based care in an outpatient setting while collaborating with a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Since 1953, South Florida Baptist Hospital has served the health and wellness needs of its community. Its new 204-bed replacement hospital opened in spring 2024, bringing expanded services to the Plant City community as part of the BayCare family. Outpatient Physical Therapist

Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assess mobility, function, strength, pain and other patient-specific needs. Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans designed to improve functional outcomes. Provide patient-centered outpatient therapy using appropriate therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, gait training, neuromuscular interventions and other treatment approaches based on clinical needs.

Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, body mechanics, injury prevention and strategies to support long-term wellness. Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to achieve optimal outcomes. Accurately document evaluations, treatments, patient progress and response to therapy.

Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and other members of the healthcare team to provide coordinated care. Provide appropriate clinical direction to Physical Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, students and other support team members as applicable. Qualifications Required: BLS, Basic Life Support Florida Physical Therapist license, eligibility to obtain licensure, or temporary PT licensure with permanent licensure obtained within six months Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy Preferred Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy 1 year of Physical Therapist experience Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, organizational and teamwork skills Facility: BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Op I-SFBH Location: South Florida Baptist Hospital - Plant City, FL Status: Full Time, Exempt: No Shift Hours: 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m./Days Weekend Work: None On Call: No How often will this team member be working remotely?

Never Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled