Physical Therapist PRN Plan 1

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Sarasota, FL seeks a Physical Therapist to provide purposeful practice to achieve functional outcomes, assess patients, plan and direct treatment to maximize independence. The role emphasizes evaluating acuity, designing care plans, and implementing therapy programs.

Florida PT licensure is required, with EMR experience preferred and Basic Life Support (BLS) as a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Florida Physical Therapist license.
• Preferred EMR experience.
• Background screening will be required as part of the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System employment process.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine the level of acuity of illness and functional limitations.
• Plan, implement and direct individualized treatment programs to maximize independence.
• Provide purposeful practice and interventions to achieve functional outcomes for patients with physical, cognitive, psychosocial, or developmental challenges.

Skills

EMR experience

Job description

Department

Physical Therapy

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/