Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Vestibular

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Vestibular

                        

Location

Westlake

                    

Facility

Westlake Medical Campus

                     

Department

Physical Therapy-Neurological Institute

                      

Job Code

D27008

                     

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule

7:00am-7:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic Westlake Medical Campus 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.  

Vestibular rehabilitation is an exercise-based program, designed by a specially trained physical therapist, to improve balance and reduce dizziness-related problems. The therapist will identify any problems with balance, gait (how you walk), neck motion and visual stability, as well as examine other potential problem areas. Based on the findings, the physical therapist will develop a plan of care designed to help reduce your risk of falling and improve your daily functioning abilities.

A caregiver in this position works part time, 24 hours per week.

24 hours: 3 8’s – variable M, T, Th - 10 or 8’s are an option, hours are 10:30 – 7pm (8’s) or start as early as 7am – 3:30pm, flexible

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 Vestibular preferred.

• Open to new grads with Vestibular interest.

  

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Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and climb stairs without assistive device and to mainta