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Job TitlePhysical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho - Float

                        

LocationIndependence

                    

FacilityIndependence Family Hlth Ctr

                     

DepartmentSports Pt Hospital Outpatient-Integrated Surgical Institute

                      

Job CodeD27008

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule7:30am-4:00pm/10:30am-7:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Float

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

 
Physical therapists test muscle strength, the amount of flexibility in joints, and the ability to walk or move. Treatments include exercises to increase strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination; the use of heat, cold, electricity, or even aquatics to relieve pain; and teaching exercises and body mechanics to avoid injury or regain function. Since this position requires physical interaction with patients, Physical therapists are highly connected with patients and build stronger patient relationships than most other health sciences specialists.

 

A caregiver in this position works days, 7:30am—4:00pm or 10:30am—7:00pm.  

Float locations could include Independence Family Health Center, Sports Health Center, Broadview Heights, Middleburg Family Health Center or South Pointe Hospital.

  

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:  

Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.  

Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.  

Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.  

Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.  

Supervise activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.  

  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:  

Bachelor's Degree or certificate required.  

Must be a 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 required.  

  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:  

Experience in clinical area.  

Open to New Grads!

  

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Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk and climb stairs without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling.

Ability to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.

Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program.

Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse.

Visual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements and to read all patient monitors.

Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.

Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows 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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