Physical Therapist

                    

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. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Physical Therapist

                        

Location

Weston

                    

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

                     

Department

Physical Therapy-Weston Hospital

                      

Job Code

000796

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

9:00am-5:30pm

                       

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 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 9:00am—5:30pm. 

 

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.  

 

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 <