Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

                        

Location

Middleburgh Hts

                    

Facility

Therapy Svcs Middleburg Hts

                     

Department

Therapy Services-Children's Institute

                      

Job Code

D27008

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

8:00am-6:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

 
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

For more than 100 years, the nurses, therapists and physicians at our Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation locations have had one goal: to teach children the skills they need to fully participate in the world when they leave. When you join our team, you will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

 

A caregiver in this position works part time 20 hours between the hours of 8:00am—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) 

  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:  

• Experience in Pediatrics 

  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/    

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