Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Lutheran Hospital

                     

Department

Orthopaedics-Integrated Surgical Institute

                      

Job Code

T29013

                     

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm/10:30am-7:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

This position blends clinical expertise with meaningful patient connection, as therapists work closely with individuals navigating pain and recovery. Success in this role requires strong collaboration within the care team, effective time management, and excellent interpersonal communication. Empathy and a service-oriented mindset are essential, as therapists motivate and support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey.  

This is a full-time role. A caregiver in this position will work Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm with 2 late nights per week (6pm & 7pm), as well as rotations for holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:   

• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient condition. 

• Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involve 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 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) 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.
• 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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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