Physical Therapist NE - Outpatient

Cleveland Clinic • Weston, FL

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida team at the Krupa Center in Weston, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation . At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Physical Therapist, you will utilize various exercises to help patients increase strength, range of motion, endurance and coordination. Because this position requires close interaction, you have the opportunity to build strong relationships with both patients and their families. Often, your patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is important. Ultimately, your unconditional support and reassurance can drive them to work hard and regain their health . A caregiver in this position works rotating days/evenings from 8:30AM – 5:00PM or 10:30AM – 7:00PM . This is a PRN PT position with primary coverage locations of Weston (Krupa & YMCA) and Parkland. Will require 1-2 evening shifts with anticipation of approximately 20-30 +/hours/week of coverage needs based on staff PTO/LOA/patient volumes. Availability around holiday weeks is expected. Half-day Saturdays are available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or certificate
• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association or a related international degree
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Internship experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Occupational Therapy or Rehab
• Experience in an acute-care setting

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Interpret plans and supervise patient treatments in accordance with the physician referral, ensuring the care, safety and wellbeing of the patient.
• Review and evaluate the patient's response or lack thereof to treatment.
• Make recommendations to the physician relative to the need to continue or discontinue physical therapy treatment.
• Provide appropriate documentation of each patient visit in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and care of all equipment and apparatus.
• Be responsible for the economical use of supplies, linens and utilities.
• Provide appropriate billing for each patient visit in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist in on-the-job training of all ancillary personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time