Sarasota Memorial Health Care System·Osprey, Florida
The Physical Therapist provides interventions to achieve functional outcomes and maximize independence for individuals with physical, cognitive, or mental impairments. They are responsible for assessing patients, identifying acuity levels, and implementing treatment programs.
Department: PT_BBP 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.
Prefer Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
Preferred Education: Required License and Certs
FL PT: Florida Physical Therapist
Preferred License and Certs
BLS: Basic Life Support
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/
Market context
Florida physical therapist openings often reflect steady demand in hospitals, inpatient rehab, and outpatient settings serving a large and aging population. These roles are competitive because employers typically want a DPT, current Florida licensure, BLS certification, and prior inpatient rehabilitation experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your license status and rehab experience before applying.
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