Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
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Job Title
Physical Therapist Outpatient
Location
Parkland
Facility
CC Florida Parkland
Department
Physical TherapyWeston Hospital
Job Code
000796
Shift
Day/Evening Rotation
Schedule
8:30am5:00pm/10:30am7:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Physical Therapist
Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patientfirst healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Physical therapists test muscle strength the amount of flexibility in joints and the ability to walk or move. Treatments include exercises to increase strength range of motion endurance and coordination; the use of heat cold electricity or even aquatics to relieve pain; and teaching exercises and body mechanics to avoid injury or regain function. Since this position requires physical interaction with patients Physical therapists are highly connected with patients and build stronger patient relationships than most other health sciences specialists.
A caregiver in this position works day/evening rotation 8:30am5:00pm or 10:30am7:00pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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 patients 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 onthejob training of all ancillary personnel.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelors degree or certificate.
Graduate of a Physical Therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association or related international degree.
Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Internship experience.
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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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health Systems Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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.
Decisions concerning employment transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color race religion national origin age sex sexual orientation marital status ancestry status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Employment Type
Part-Time
