Physical Therapist

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist

                        

Location

Port St Lucie

                    

Facility

Tradition Hospital

                     

Department

TMC Rehab PT-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

                      

Job Code

000439

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic 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.    

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 caregiver in this position works at Tradition Hospital, Monday - Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. 

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.  

• Provide support and advice to the child’s parents and teachers about every angle of their care that has to do with the physical therapy needs of the child. 

• Adjust communication patterns to the age and level of understanding of the child. This may sometimes include