Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho - Float

Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho - Float

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.

This position is for a float therapist that provides coverage to the southern region during PTO, FMLA and volume fluctuations. Areas of travel include but are not limited to Medina Hospital, Medina Rec, Brunswick, Wooster and Strongsville. This is a great opportunity to learn a variety of outpatient treatment techniques/diagnosis. In house CEU opportunities as well SIG participation is encouraged.

A caregiver in this position works various hours| M-F| flexible start time| no weekends or holidays.

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
• Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Current State licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

• Experience in the clinical area
• Open to new grads with relevant outpatient ortho rotations

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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