Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopaedic

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopaedic

                        

Location

Independence

                    

Facility

Independence Family Health Center

                     

Department

Orthopaedics-Integrated Surgical Institute

                      

Job Code

T29013

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-7:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialty services.  Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.   

An Orthopaedic Physical Therapist specializes in evaluating, treating, and preventing injuries and conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Their primary goal is to restore movement, reduce pain, improve function, and help patients safely and efficiently return to daily activities, work, or sports.   

 

A caregiver in this position works Monday—Thursday 7:00am—7:00pm| Fridays 7:00am—4:00pm| Rotating Saturday coverage (3 per year) 8:00am—12:00pm. 

 

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.
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