Physical Therapist NE

Cleveland Clinic; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in New York seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate and conduct physical therapy programs for patients. Responsibilities include interpreting treatment plans, documenting visits, and collaborating with physicians to ensure patient safety. Candidates should have a relevant degree, state licensure, and BLS certification. This role offers a chance to build strong relationships with patients while requiring flexible schedules including weekends. Ideal for those with internship experience and acute-care setting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or certificate.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Interpret plans and supervise treatments ensuring patient safety.
• Review and evaluate the patient's response to treatment.
• Make recommendations to the physician about continuing treatment.
• Document each patient visit in accordance with policies.
• Provide appropriate billing for each visit per policies.
• Assist in on-the-job training of ancillary personnel.

Skills

Patient care sensitivity

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or certificate

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated, state-of-the-art medical campus that includes Diagnostic Centers, Outpatient Surgery and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

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.

Work schedule: a caregiver in this position works varying eight-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, between 8:00AM – 4:30PM, with weekend and holiday requirements.

Location flexibility: Floating between Martin North, Martin South and Tradition Hospitals is required, as needed.

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) or the American Red Cross
• Internship experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience in an acute-care setting

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

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