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Cleveland Clinic
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$86,893 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida team, w here 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 . 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 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 Monday-Friday between the operating hours of 7:00AM - 5:00PM, with f lexibility on start/end times based upon patient schedules. Traveling to other Martin Health Outpatient sites within Martin and St. Lucie Counties will be required , as needed. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Interp ret 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 department al policies and procedures. Be responsible for the maintenance and care of all equip ment and apparatus . Be responsible for the economical use of supplies, linens and utilities. Provide appropriate billing for each patient visit in acc ordance with departmental policies and procedures. Assist in on-the-job training of all ancillary pers onnel. 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) or the American Red Cross Internship experience Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Experience in an acute-care setting