Physical Therapist - Children's Hospital Rehab - PRN

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist - Children's Hospital Rehab - PRN

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Childrens Hospital Rehabilitation

                     

Department

Therapy Services-Children's Institute

                      

Job Code

D27010

                     

Shift

Evenings

                       

Schedule

2:30pm-6:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

At Cleveland Clinic Children’s, our team brings expertise to each check-up, test and procedure to ensure every child receives the best possible care. When you join this family of caregivers, you will receive endless support and guidance as you find your place at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Pediatric Physical Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based physical therapy services to infants, children, and adolescents. Because this position involves close physical interaction and hands-on treatment, you will have the unique opportunity to develop strong, trusting relationships with your patients and their families.

Many of our patients are experiencing pain or navigating developmental challenges, so sensitivity, patience, and excellent communication skills are essential. Our clinic strongly supports professional growth, offering continuing education, mentorship, and shadowing opportunities to help you advance your pediatric clinical expertise.

A PRN caregiver in this position works will work as needed primarily during late afternoon hours between 2:30pm—6:30pm.  

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  

• 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) or the American Red Cross   

  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal 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.

• 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 t