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Functional Pathways
Sarasota, Florida

Full-time Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Physical TherapyFull-Time

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  • Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Plymouth Harbor - Sarasota, FL 34236Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Plymouth Harbor in Sarasota, FL! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist (PT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Plymouth Harbor in Sarasota, FL, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist.

About Us

Plymouth Harbor is a prestigious continuing care retirement community situated in a prime waterfront location in Sarasota, FL. Overlooking beautiful Sarasota Bay, the facility offers stunning views and convenient access to nearby attractions such as St. Armands Circle and Siesta Key Beach.

Working at Plymouth Harbor provides an opportunity to be part of a highly regarded therapy team, offering comprehensive rehabilitation services and personalized care to residents in a luxurious and inspiring setting.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.

Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law. #LI-KD1 #URG1

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and developing treatment plans for residents. They also oversee Physical Therapy Assistants and ensure the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in physical therapy and possess an active state license. Strong organizational, communication, and clinical application skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationDischarge PlanningClinical DocumentationSupervisionPatient Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Physical Therapist at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution39 jobs · 31 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 31 employers

CME allowance
76%
401k / retirement match
76%
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,438 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sarasota

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$438k
Typical market rent
$2,175/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.