About the role
Location: SMH Nursing Rehab Center
DepartmentPhysical Therapy
Job Summary
Hiring Now for Rehab Positions at Sarasota Memorial Nursing Rehabilitation Center
Ready to make an impact? We’re looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our award-winning SMNRC team!
Why Choose SMNRC?
Ranked Among Florida’s Top 50 Nursing Homes (2024)
Convenient Location – Near I-75 and Clark Road
5-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
National Recognition – Named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes
“Nursing homes that have earned the recognition of U.S. News have a track record of achieving better outcomes for patients and residents, and maximizing the amount of care they receive from nurses and other staff.”
– U.S. News
Open Positions:
Occupational Therapist, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant
What You’ll Do:
Occupational Therapist:
- Responsible for utilizing purposeful 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
- Assumes the responsibility for assessing the patient, identifying the level of acuity of illness, planning the patient’s treatment program, and implementing/directing the program
Physical Therapist Assistants:
- Functions under the supervision of a physical therapist to provide patient care and support activities, as outlined in the patient plan of care and according to the Federal and State guidelines
Occupational Therapist Assistants:
- Functions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to provide patient care and support activities, as outlined in the patient's plan of treatment.
- In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist, utilizes a wide variety of therapeutic techniques for the development and/or rehabilitation of patients with physical, cognitive, visual/perceptual, visual-motor and functional deficits as related to Activities of Daily Living.
- Provides quality, cost effective treatment to SMHCS customers and provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education.
- Submits concise, accurate, and complete documentation and charges.
Location: SMNRC 5640 Rand Blvd Sarasota, FL 34238
Shift Availability: able to offer later start dates
Occupational Therapist: Full-time, Part-time, PRN Plan 2 (48 hours in a two-week pay period), PRN Plan 1 (a minimum of one 1 shift per pay period)
Occupational Therapy Assistant: PRN Plan 1 (a minimum of one 1 shift per pay period)
Physical Therapist Assistants: PRN Plan 1 (a minimum of one 1 shift per pay period)
Your Future Starts Here
Join a healthcare team where you can grow your career while enjoying the Florida lifestyle you’ve always wanted.
Learn more about SMNRC: https://www.smh.com/Home/Locations/Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center
Required Qualifications
Occupational Therapist:
- FL OT: Florida Occupational Therapist
- BLS: Basic Life Support (Preferred)
Physical Therapist Assistants:
- Current State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant licensure
- AS: Associate of Science
- BLS: Basic Life Support (Preferred)
Occupational Therapist Assistants:
- Current State of Florida Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure (PTA)
- AS: Associate of Science
- BLS: Basic Life Support (Preferred)
Total Rewards Package Benefits Include:
Paid Time Off: Begin accruing PTO on day one
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Plans (for Full- & Part-Time employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Health Care & Dependent Care – Pre-tax contributions
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Discounted Child Care & Youth Programs (Sarasota Campus only):
Before & After School Programs
Summer Camp
Bereavement Leave
Free Parking
Direct Deposit
Free Wellness Screenings
Confidential Counseling Services
Employee Discount Programs
Employee Recognition Programs
Referral Bonus Programs
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/
Responsibilities
Occupational Therapist:
- FL OT: Florida Occupational Therapist
- BLS: Basic Life Support (Preferred)
Physical Therapist Assistants:
- Current State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant licensure
- AS: Associate of Science
- BLS: Basic Life Support (Preferred)
Occupational Therapist Assistants:
- Current State of Florida Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure (PTA)
- AS: Associate of Science
- BLS: Basic Life Support (Preferred)