Physical Therapist PRN Plan 1 (Inpatient Rehab)

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Inpatient Rehab Facility. The therapist assesses patients, determines illness acuity, plans their treatment, and directs and implements the program to maximize independence and health outcomes.

Preferred EMR experience and Florida PT licensure are required, with background screening as part of the hiring process to ensure safety for vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• Eligible to practice as a licensed Physical Therapist in Florida.
• Experience in evaluating patients, creating care plans and documenting progress.
• Background screening is required for care of vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify acuity level for treatment planning.
• Plan and implement individualized therapeutic programs.
• Direct and monitor treatment to maximize functional outcomes.

Education

Florida Physical Therapist license

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Department

Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF)

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/