Outpatient Physical Therapist

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Job Title

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Location

Port St Lucie

Facility

Martin Health at Tiffany

Department

MMC Rehab PT East PSL-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

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 receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an Outpatient Physical Therapist, you will provide occupational therapy services to children aged 018 with diverse needs, including autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, sensory processing disorder and traumatic brain injury. You will assess each child, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, evaluate progress and provide guidance to families, collaborating closely with other professionals to ensure coordinated care. Using a variety of modalities such as toys, games, assistive devices, sensory integration techniques and neurodevelopmental approaches, you will help children achieve their highest level of independence and participation in daily activities, including self-care, play, schoolwork and social interactions.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. with weekend availability.

This role may include duties at the St. Lucie West location.

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's 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.
• Conduct initial assessments to identify developmental delays or challenges.
• Utilize standardized tools and clinical observation to inform individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with families to set meaningful, functional goals and involve them during sessions to encourage carryover at home.
• Address fine motor skills, including handwriting, buttoning, and utensil use.
• Support sensory integration and help children manage sensory sensitivities through play.
• Promote social-emotional development and self-regulation.
• Implement play-based, engaging activities tailored to each child's needs.
• Collaborate with PTs, SLPs, educators, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure holistic care.
• Track patient outcomes and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Attend in-services, workshops, and training sessions to stay current with best practices.
• Mentor or receive supervision from colleagues in multidisciplinary settings.

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 American Red Cross
• Internship experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Knowledge of Rehabilitation Techniques
• Outpatient Pediatric experience

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 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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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.