Physical Therapist - Outpatient

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Join Cleveland ClinicFlorida Palm Beach Gardens’ team of caregivers thatremain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Palm BeachGardens’ physicians offer advancedexpertise, innovative treatment, nationally renowned primarycare and neurological specialty care. Specialties include cardiology, familymedicine and sports health. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     

As a Physical Therapist, you willutilize 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 PRN (as needed) from 7:45am – 4:00 pm or 10:00am – 6:15pm.The primary coverage locationis Palm Beach Gardens. Willrequire 1-2 evening shifts with anticipation ofapproximately 20-30+/hrs./wk. of coverage needs based on staff PTO/LOA/patient volumes. Availability around holiday weeks is expected.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.  

• Interpret plans and supervise patient treatmentsin 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 physicianrelative to the need to continue ordiscontinue physical therapy treatment. 

• Provideappropriate documentation of each patient visitin 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. 

• Provideappropriate billing for each patient visitin accordance with departmental policies and procedures.  

• Assist in on-the-job training of all ancillary personnel.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• 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 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• Experience in Occupational Therapy or Rehab 

• Experience in an acute-care setting 

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Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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