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Job TitlePhysical Therapist - Home Care - East of I-77

                        

LocationIndependence

                    

FacilityCC Business Operations Ctr

                     

DepartmentHC Rehab Team East-Center for Connected Care

                      

Job CodeT2904H

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. 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 at Cleveland Clinic, you will utilize various treatments and exercises to help patients increase strength, range of motion, endurance and coordination. Since this position requires close interaction, you will have the opportunity to build strong patient relationships and enhance their overall experience. Often, your patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is important. By showing compassion and patience, you can assist patients in regaining the drive they need to work hard and heal. 

A caregiver in this position works from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. This position does require Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.Perform initial and ongoing assessments.  Establish, revise and evaluate plans of care.  Perform physical therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient’s age and condition. Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support caregivers.   Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and the effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.  Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessments of assigned patients.  

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 Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)   Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Valid Driver’s License (VDL) and proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000   

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

One year of clinical experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist in an acute, rehab or skilled nursing setting 

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Physical Requirements:

Walking and climbing stairs without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from fallingLifting and reaching with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment programSensation of touch and manual dexterity to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulseVisual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements and to read all patient monitorsAbility to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and familiesAbility to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

                       

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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