<p>This PRN Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) opportunity is based in Sarasota, Florida, serving adult and geriatric patients in a post-acute, senior living care setting. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA carries out individualized and group treatment plans across a clinically rich caseload that includes post-surgical (THR, TKR), cardiac, and wound-care patients. The PRN schedule includes a weekend rotation, making this a strong fit for a licensed PTA seeking flexible, meaningful clinical work in one of Florida's most desirable coastal communities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $26.60 – $39.90 per hour; per-visit point pay rate mirrors the same range and is calculated by multiplying the per-visit point rate by productivity points accrued across visit types</li> <li>Annual total cash target (full-time equivalent benchmark): $55,329 – $82,993, inclusive of both hourly and per-visit earnings</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available (subject to eligibility requirements for PRN status)</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program and 401(k) contribution opportunity</li> <li>Recognition and performance programs with defined pathways for role development and advancement</li> <li>CPR certification support — must obtain within 90 days of hire if not already current</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Direct patient care role serving adult through geriatric populations in a post-acute senior living environment</li> <li>Treatment plan execution under Physical Therapist direction, covering both individual and group therapy sessions</li> <li>Clinical modalities in scope include: transfers, therapeutic positioning, feeding assistance, splinting, paraffin bath, and cryotherapy</li> <li>Adherence to condition-specific precautions including total hip replacement (THR), total knee replacement (TKR), cardiac, and wound-care protocols</li> <li>Supervision of PTA students and therapy technicians as part of the clinical team structure</li> <li>Patient and family education integrated into the care model</li> <li>Participation in performance improvement (PI) programs and documentation per facility and department policies</li> <li>Visit-based productivity model — number and type of visits vary weekly based on patient need and individual productivity targets</li> <li>Weekend rotation required; schedule otherwise reflects PRN flexibility</li> <li>Equipment responsibilities include proper use, safety compliance, and maintenance and cleaning log documentation; faulty equipment reporting is expected</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current Florida PTA license, registration, or certification to assist in the practice of physical therapy (state of practice requirement)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program</li> <li>Current, valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or reliable access to public transportation (community-based care model)</li> <li>Availability for weekend rotation</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire</li> <li>Physical capability to perform patient care tasks including lifting, transferring, and mobility assistance</li> <li>Ability to work effectively across diverse patient populations regardless of age, race, creed, sex, disability, or financial status</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sarasota sits on Florida's Gulf Coast, consistently ranked among the country's most livable mid-sized cities for its white-sand beaches, vibrant arts scene, and year-round warm climate. The area offers an exceptional quality of life with strong public and private school options, a thriving restaurant and cultural corridor, and easy access to Tampa and St. Petersburg for additional metropolitan amenities. For clinicians seeking a coastal lifestyle without the cost of Miami or the congestion of Orlando, Sarasota represents a compelling combination of professional opportunity and everyday livability.</p>