PRN Physical Therapist

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

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Job Title

PRN Physical Therapist

                        

Location

Dover

                    

Facility

Union Hospital

                     

Department

Physical Therapy-Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital

                      

Job Code

D27010

                     

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule

7:00am-6:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community facility that prioritizes community and personalized care. Here, you will be part of a talented, compassionate and driven team of caregivers, work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care.  

As a Physical Therapist, you will utilize various exercises to increase strength, range of motion, endurance and coordination to relieve pain, avoid injury or regain function. This position requires close physical interaction with patients, offering numerous opportunities to truly connect with patients and build stronger relationships. Often, these patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is essential. Giving patients the drive and support they need to work hard and regain their health is equally important. 

A caregiver in this position works varying days and hours between 7:00AM – 6:00PM, including some weekends. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Evaluate and conduct prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.  

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.  

• Establish, revise and evaluate plans of care while involving the patient and/or their family. 

• Perform therapy interventions.  

• Supervise activities of Physical Therapy Assistants, students and other caregivers.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s Degree or certificate 

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) 

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Experience in a clinical area 

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.