Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho/Neuro

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist – Outpatient Ortho/Neuro

                        

Location

Euclid

                    

Facility

Euclid Hospital

                     

Department

OP Physical Therapy-Euclid Hospital

                      

Job Code

T29013

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm/10:00am-6:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers a complete continuum of care, including emergency services, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient care. Here, you will work alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Physical Therapist, you will create a healing atmosphere for patients 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 caregiver in this position works various shifts between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. with an occasional Saturday rotation required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.  

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments.  

• Establish, revise and evaluate plans of care.  

• Perform physical therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient’s age and condition. 

• Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support caregivers.   

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree or certificate   
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)   
• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience working in a clinical area 
• Ortho experience
• Neuro experience

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. 

                       

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