Acute Physical Therapist Pool

Acute Physical Therapist Responsibilities:

• Review medical history and diagnosis.
• Perform tests: range of motion, muscle strength, coordination, balance, respiration, sensation, posture, motor function.
• Evaluate efficacy and safety of mobility and transfers: bed mobility, sit‑to‑stand, gait, etc.
• Develop individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans with measurable goals and timelines.
• Use therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, functional mobility training, modalities (e.g., ultrasound, electrical stimulation), and assistive devices.
• Adjust plan as patient progresses; reassess and update goals accordingly.
• Instruct on proper exercise technique, safe transfer methods, use of DME (walkers, canes, orthotics)
• Train caregivers/families on home exercise programs and precautions.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing, case‑management, social workers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other team members through rounds and conferences to coordinate discharge planning and care goals.
• Responsible for providing the appropriate level of clinical direction for Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehabilitation Technicians, Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant students and volunteers.
• Team members with temporary permits must work under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist that has been licensed for a minimum of six months. A supervising licensed Physical Therapist may only supervise one permittee at any given time.

• Required BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Required PT (Physical Therapy) or PT (Physical Therapy) Eligible to obtain or PT (Physical Therapy) Temporary and licensure within 6 months
• Required Bachelor's Physical Therapy

Facility: Bay Care Health System, Rehab Services Main‑SJH

Location: St Josephs Main Hospital, Tampa - FL

Status: Pool, Exempt:
No

Shift

Hours:

Varies/Days

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

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