Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Neuro

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Neuro

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Physical Therapy-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

T29013

                     

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule

7:00am-6:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

The Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute is known for leading the way in the treatment and research of complex neurological disorders. With over 300 staffed medical, surgical and research specialists dedicated to providing innovative treatments, patients can benefit from disease-specific care. Come join this innovative team and be part of the vision to become the best place to receive healthcare in the world. 

As a Physical Therapist for Neurologic care, 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.  

A caregiver in this position works: Full-time, 40 hours per week on the day shift (Monday–Friday) with variable start times between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

New hires begin training on an 8:30 a.m. schedule for the first 45 days, and each therapist works one late shift per week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.  

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.

• Establish, revise and evaluate plans of care to problems identified and involve the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.

• 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.   

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)   

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Clinical area experience 

• Experience treating neurologic patients

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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