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Physical Therapist Pool

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BayCare Health System posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Florida post a median of $52.50 an hour, the middle half $47.99–$59.31, across 180 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Florida earn a median of $48.58 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Florida is not issuing PT Compact privileges, so a physical therapist or PT assistant licensed in another state needs a Florida license for this job. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Florida license, apply to the Florida Board of Physical Therapy (Florida Department of Health) for a license by endorsement ($180, by its own page): what Florida asks. Every state's PT Compact status.

What Florida requires of a physical therapist

Physical Therapist license, from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy (Florida Department of Health).

  • Under MOBILE endorsement an applicant needs an active, unencumbered license in another state, a passing national examination score, at least two years of active practice in the four years before applying, no unremoved National Practitioner Data Bank reports and no discipline in the previous five years or pending; the applicant applies online, has every state where a license was held send a license verification, has FSBPT transfer the NPTE score report and submits Livescan fingerprints.
  • Staying active: Licenses renew every two years (current licenses expire November 30, 2027) with 24 contact hours of continuing education per biennium, including 2 hours on prevention of medical errors and 1 hour on HIV/AIDS for the first renewal, with no more than 12 hours by home study.

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  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%

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About the job

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 Pool/PRN who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. Since 1985, Mease Countryside Hospita l has been raising the standard of care for patients of all ages. Today, our 387-bed facility offers an unwavering commitment to the community. Nationally recognized for its clinical excellence, our award-winning facility features multiple Centers of Excellence, including women and children's services, heart, cancer, neurosciences and orthopedics. Mease Countryside Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, quality health care to improve the health of our community.

Acute Care Physical Therapist (Pool/PRN) Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Deliver evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other therapists to coordinate care.
  • Educate patients and families on exercises, safety, and post-discharge recommendations.
  • Document all patient care activities accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Required: PT (Physical Therapy) License
  • OR PT (Physical Therapy) – Eligible to Obtain
  • OR PT (Physical Therapy) – Temporary, with licensure within 6 months
  • Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
  • Preferred: 1 year of Physical Therapist experience

Facility

BayCare Health System, Rehab Services Main-MCH

Location: Mease Countryside Hospital - Safety Harbor, FL

Status: Pool, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: Varies/Days

Weekend Work: Every Other

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

From BayCare Health System's job posting for Safety Harbor, FL, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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