Home Health Field Physical Therapist
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Healthcare
Physical Therapy, Healthcare Nursing, Home Health Aide
At Bay Care, 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.
We are looking for a Physical Therapist – Home Health to join our team. This role focuses on providing outstanding patient care in the comfort of their homes while supporting a balanced, flexible schedule.
Benefits and Work Details- Flexible schedule – great work-life balance with occasional weekends
- Make a real impact – care for patients in their homes, helping them stay independent
- Room to grow – mentorship, training, and advancement opportunities within Bay Care
- Top Workplace 2025 – Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision), Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement, 401k match and additional year contribution, Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus, Community discounts
- Facility:
Bay Care Home Care - Location:
Largo, FL - Status:
Full-Time, Exempt - Shift
Hours:
8:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday - Weekend Work:
Occasional - On Call:
No - Home visits in assigned service area:
Largo, St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park – surrounding areas assigned by zip code
- Evaluates and develops specific treatment programs for individual patients based on their needs and in accordance with the principles and practices of physical therapy.
- Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical direction for Physical Therapy Assistants.
- Plans, implements, manages and evaluates the provision of both professional and ancillary home health services (direct care and case management) to ensure that all patient needs are met and quality care is provided in accordance with Federal, State, JCAHO and program guidelines.
- Manages the activities of the multi-disciplinary team providing care to the patient.
- Monitors the provision of therapeutic services through written and verbal communication with all disciplines.
- Develops, implements, and carries out a discharge plan in conjunction with the patient, family/caregiver and members of the health care team.
- Interprets agency policy to patients/families.
- Reviews patient visits weekly and provides plan to Home Care Supervisor and scheduler, including anticipated weekend visits.
- Informs scheduler of any schedule changes and communicates caseload and patient care issues to Home Care Supervisor.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapist State of Florida License
- 1 year Physical Therapist experience
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Driver’s License (Florida driver's license is required within 30 days of hire)
- Preferred:
Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy
This position requires Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). More information can be found at
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
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