Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Florida is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their team in Palm Beach Gardens. The role involves evaluating patients, conducting prescribed treatment programs, and documenting progress. Successful candidates will hold a relevant degree and state licensure. This position typically works 20-30+ hours per week on a PRN basis and requires good communication skills and attention to detail. The facility promotes equal employment opportunities and a drug-free environment.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Interpret plans and supervise patient treatments.
• Review and evaluate the patient's response to treatment.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment program management

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or certificate

Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program

Job description

Job Title

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Location

Palm Beach Gardens

Facility

Palm Beach Gardens

Department

Physical Therapy-Weston Hospital

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm / 10:30am-7:00pm

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Florida Palm Beach Gardens' team of caregivers committed to providing patient-centered healthcare. As a Physical Therapist, you will utilize a variety of exercises to help patients increase strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination. You will build strong relationships with patients and their families, delivering sensitivity and support to help them regain health.

Work Hours

A caregiver in this position works PRN from 7:45am – 4:00pm or 10:00am – 6:15pm. The primary coverage location is Palm Beach Gardens. Will require 1-2 evening shifts with an anticipated 20-30+ hours per week of coverage based on staff PTO/LOA/patient volumes. Availability around holiday weeks is expected.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Interpret plans and supervise patient treatments in accordance with the physician referral, ensuring 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

• 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)
• Internship experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Occupational Therapy or Rehab
• Experience in an acute-care setting

Personal Protective Equipment

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System is to provide equal opportunity to all caregivers and applicants for employment in a drug‑free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. All employees are required to comply, which includes annual vaccination or an approved exemption.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.