Physical Therapist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physical Therapist position at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System focuses on evaluating and planning effective interventions to maximize patient independence across a range of conditions. The role includes assessing acuity, designing a treatment program, and directing its execution to achieve functional goals.

Preferred EMR experience and a Florida PT license are required or expected. A Basic Life Support certification is also noted as a preferred credential, and all candidates will

Qualifications

• Florida Physical Therapist license or eligible to practice in FL.
• EMR experience preferred.
• Background screening for care providers is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, identify acuity, and plan treatment programs.
• Implement and direct treatment plans to maximize independence and health.
• Provide purposeful practice interventions to achieve functional outcomes.

Skills

EMR experience

Job description

Department

PT_HHA

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing purposeful practice of activities or interventions to achieve functional outcomes, maximizing the independence and maintenance of health of any individual who is limited by a physical injury or illness, a cognitive impairment, a psychosocial dysfunction, a mental illness, a developmental or a learning disability, or an adverse environmental condition. The Physical Therapist also assumes the responsibility for assessing the patient, identifying the level of acuity of illness, planning the patient's treatment program, and implementing and directing the program.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.

Required License and Certs

FL PT: Florida Physical Therapist

Preferred License and Certs

BLS: Basic Life Support

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/