Cleveland Clinic·Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Physical Therapists evaluate and conduct medically prescribed treatment programs, ensuring patient care and safety. They also review patient responses to treatment and provide appropriate documentation.
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JOB CODE: 000439
Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm/10:00am-6:00pm
Join Cleveland Clinic Florida Palm Beach Gardens’ team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Palm Beach Gardens’ physicians offer advanced expertise, innovative treatment, nationally renowned primary care and neurological specialty care. Specialties include cardiology, family medicine 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.
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.
Often, physical therapy patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is important.
Equally important is giving patients the drive and support they need to work hard and regain their health.
30AM – 4:00PM or 10:00AM – 6:00PM.
The position requires flexibility in hours and locations, covering Weston outpatient PT Clinics at Krupa, the YMCA and potentially Parkland.
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.
• 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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Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree or certificate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program and current state licensure as a Physical Therapist. Basic Life Support certification is also required.
Market context
Florida physical therapist openings often reflect steady demand in hospitals, inpatient rehab, and outpatient settings serving a large and aging population. These roles are competitive because employers typically want a DPT, current Florida licensure, BLS certification, and prior inpatient rehabilitation experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm your license status and rehab experience before applying.
