Acute Care Physical Therapist
St. Petersburg, FLFull-timeSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
BayCare seeks an Acute Care Physical Therapist at St. Anthony’s Hospital to provide evidence-based, patient-centered therapy to adults with varied medical, surgical, and complex conditions. The therapist collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to improve mobility, support recovery, and plan safe discharge. The role includes acute-care evaluations, individualized treatment, patient and caregiver education, clinical documentation, and participation in rounds and clinical decision-making.
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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.
BayCare is currently in search of our newest Acute Care Physical Therapist who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. St. Anthony's Hospital , founded in 1931 by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, has a long tradition of providing a wide range of exceptional health care services to our community. As the premier hospital of choice in St. Petersburg, St. Anthony's truly is where technology meets compassion.
In this Acute Care Physical Therapist role, you will provide evidence‑based, patient-centered physical therapy services to adults with a wide range of medical, surgical, and complex conditions. You’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to optimize mobility, promote recovery, and support safe discharge planning.
"Unlock Your Career Potential: Join our Team of Physical Therapists and Enjoy our Outstanding Benefits!"
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Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
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Paid time off
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Tuition reimbursement401k match and additional yearly contribution
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Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonusCommunity discounts
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AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!
Acute Care Physical Therapist Responsibilities:
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Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations for acute-care patients, including those with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, medical/surgical, and trauma-related conditions.
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Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans focused on restoring function, mobility, and independence.
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Provide interventions including therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, gait training, balance activities, and patient/caregiver education.
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Document evaluations, daily treatments, progress notes, and discharge recommendations in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
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Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, case managers, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, and other members of the care team.
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Collaborate on discharge planning, including recommending appropriate next levels of care and durable medical equipment.
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Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to clinical decision-making.
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Maintain compliance with departmental safety procedures, infection prevention practices, and quality standards.
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Support mentorship, onboarding, and collaboration with therapy assistants and students as applicable.
Requirements:
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Required BLS (Basic Life Support)
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Required PT (Physical Therapy)
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Or PT (Physical Therapy) Eligible to obtain
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Or PT (Physical Therapy) Temporary and licensure within 6 months
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Required Bachelor's Physical Therapy
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Preferred 1 year Physical Therapist
Location: St Anthonys Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL
Status: Full Time, Exempt: No
Shift Hours: Varies/Days
Weekend Work: Occasional
On Call: No
How often will this team member be working remotely? Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
Position Acute Care Physical Therapist
Location St Petersburg:St Anthonys | Clinical | Full Time
Req ID 180615
How this job compares
Set against the 10,501 open Physical Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Florida median$80–123K/yr226 salary ranges
- Florida median$42–54/hr205 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 739 open Physical Therapist jobs in Florida and 10,501 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Florida
- Select Medical133 open
- AdventHealth132 open
- HCA Healthcare97 open
- Experience
- Physical Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (2,885 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,947 of the 10,501 open Physical Therapist jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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