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.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Physical Therapist

                        

Location

Westlake

                    

Facility

Westlake Medical Office Building

                     

Department

Physical Therapy-Neurological Institute

                      

Job Code

D27010

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:30am-5:00am

                       

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, you will create a healing atmosphere that enhances the Cleveland Clinic treatment experience. You will assist in providing highly specialized treatment for bones, joints, muscles and tendons specifically designed for the unique needs and health backgrounds of your patients. In many cases, these patients are dealing with pain, so remaining sensitive and compassionate is important in helping them regain their health. Ultimately, your efforts can provide the initial drive and support they need to continue forward in their healing journey. 

A PRN caregiver in this position works 7:00am—5:00pm, Mon-Fri| on Tuesday you will work 7:00am—7:00pm| no holidays or 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) 

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• 2 years of 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.
• 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 m