Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospitals team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education , all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinics 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 PRN PT, day/even ing rotation, from 8:30am 5 : 0 0pm or 10 :30am 7 :00pm . P rimary coverage locations include Weston (Krupa & YMCA) and Parkland. Will require 1-2 evening shifts with anticipation of approximately 20-30 +/ hrs / wk of coverage needs based on staff PTO/LOA/patient volumes. Availability around holiday weeks is expected. Half-day Saturdays are available.
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:
Bachelors D egree or certificate
Graduate of a Physical Therapy P rogram 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) C ertification through the American Heart Assoc i ation (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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