Physical Therapist - South Territory

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist - South Territory

                        

Location

Independence

                    

Facility

Business Operations Center

                     

Department

HC Rehab Team South-Center for Connected Care

                      

Job Code

T2904H

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     

As a Home Care Physical Therapist covering primarily for Summit and Portage Counties at Cleveland Clinic, you will utilize various treatments and exercises to help patients increase strength, range of motion, endurance and coordination in the comfort of their homes. Since this position requires close interaction, you will have the opportunity to build strong patient relationships and enhance their overall experience, in the comfort of their own home. Often, your patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is important. By showing compassion and patience, you can assist patients in regaining the drive they need to work hard and heal. 

A caregiver in this position works 40 hours per week from 8:00am to 4:30pm.  

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.   

• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times regarding patient condition and the effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.  

• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessments of assigned patients.  

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 of Ohio licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)   

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross 

• Valid Ohio Driver’s License (VDL) and proof of $100,000/$300,000 automobile insurance coverage 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• One year of clinical experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist in an acute, rehab or skilled nursing setting 

• Homecare or outpatient nursing experience 

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Competitive Pay and Mileage Reimbursement
• Excellent Benefits - 403b, health and dental insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Supportive Leadership That Has Your Back
• Opportunities for Advancement and Professional Growth
• Work-Life Balance You Can Count On
• Autonomy and Independence — nurse manage their own patient assignment and make critical decisions in the field.
• Meaningful 1-on-1 Relationships — nurses treat patients in the context of their home environment, allowing for truly personalized care.
• Broad Clinical Experience — receive exposure to a wide range of patient conditions, great for developing clinical skills and confidence.
• Technology-Driven and Innovation-Friendly — use mobile documentation and a wide range of technologies to deliver efficient, high-quality care in the home setting.

Physical Requirements:

• Abili