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Physical Therapist

Cleveland Clinic

#PRN #Patient Care #BLS Certification #Part Time #Coordination #AHA #Physical Therapist #Inpatient #Outpatient #Aquatics #American Red Cross #Muscle Strength

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 7 days ago

Location

Stuart, Florida

Quick overview

Physical Therapists will evaluate patients, conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs, and interpret plans to supervise patient treatments ensuring safety and wellbeing. They must also review patient responses, make recommendations to physicians, and provide appropriate documentation and billing for each patient visit.

Requirements summary

Minimum Qualifications

include a Bachelor's Degree or certificate from a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association or an equivalent international degree. Candidates must also possess current state licensure as a Physical Therapist and current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the AHA or American Red Cross, along with internship experience.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCoordinationDocumentationEquipment MaintenancePatient EducationSupply ManagementBillingPhysical TherapyPatient EvaluationRange of MotionEndurance

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.
We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own.
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Job Title Physical Therapist Location Stuart Facility Martin Hospital South Department MMS Rehab PT Inpatient-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Job Code 000439 Shift Day/Evening Rotation Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm/10:30am-7:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida team, 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.
Martin Health South is looking to add a Physical Therapist to the team who will work with patients in an outpatient setting.
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.
A PRN caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 8:00am – 4:30pm w/rotating weekends.
PRN (as needed) average 1-3 shifts per week.
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 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.
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 related international degree Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Internship experience 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.
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.
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Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
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