Physical Therapist -- Outpatient - Vestibular & Orthopedics

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist -- Outpatient - Vestibular & Orthopedics

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Physical Therapy-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

T29013

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-6:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

As a Vestibular and Orthopaedics Outpatient Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Because this position requires close interaction, you have the opportunity to build strong relationships with both patients and their families. Often, your patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is important. Ultimately, your unconditional support and reassurance can drive them to work hard and regain their health.   

This position offers education benefits, including tuition reimbursement and support to complete a master's degree. These resources provide opportunities for continued growth and advancement within the organization.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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 care plan which is appropriate to identify problems 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 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) 

  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:  

• Experience in clinical area 

• Herdman Trained Physical Therapist

• Experience in caring for Vestibular and Orthopedic Physical Therapy

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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 symptom