About the role
There’s home care and then there’s BayCare HomeCare!
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.
Are you a passionate and dedicated individual seeking a flexible work schedule and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others? BayCare HomeCare is seeing a skilled Physical Therapist Case Manager to join our team who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our Community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area.
Why join BayCare HomeCare?
🕒 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 BayCare
💼 Top Workplace 2025 – competitive benefits, (Health, Dental, Vision), Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement, 401k match and additional year contribution, Yearly performance appraisal and team award bonus, Community discounts and more!
- Facility: BayCare Health System, Skilled Nursing Lakeland-HomeCare
- Location: 20 Lakewire Drive, Lakeland, FL, 33815
- Status: Full Time, Exempt
- Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Weekend Work: Occasional
- On Call: Yes
- Home visits in assigned service area: Polk County, FL
Responsibilities The Physical Therapist Case Manager provides hands-on care in the home for a group of patients consistently using the nursing process and clinical standards and protocols. Responsibilities include :
- 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's needs are met and quality care 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 patients visits weekly and provides plan to PCS and team assistant, including anticipated weekend visits.
- Informs team assistant of any schedule changes and communicates caseload and patient care issues to Patient Care Supervisor
R Equired Certifications And Licensures
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- PT (Physical Therapist) License
- Driver's License State of Florida (Florida driver's license is required within 30 days of hire)
Education
- Required Bachelors (Physical Therapy)
- Preferred Masters (Physical Therapy)
Experience
- Required 1 year Physical Therapy
- Preferred 1 year Home Care
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 https://info.flclearinghouse.com .
Ready to Make a Difference? Join BayCare HomeCare for the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!
Apply today and join our team of dedicated professionals making a positive impact on the Tampa Bay Community!
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