Physical Therapist - Outpatient, PRN (ccf)

Job Description

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist - Outpatient, PRN

                        

Location

Weston

                    

Facility

CC Florida Krupa Center Weston

                     

Department

Physical Therapy-Weston Hospital

                      

Job Code

000796

                     

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm/10:30am-7:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s 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, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. 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 will utilize various exercises to help patients increase strength, range of motion, endurance and coordination. Because this position requires close interaction, you can 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 day/evening shifts, from 8:30am—5:00pm or 10:30am—7:00pm.

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 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 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 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 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's 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.

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