Physical Therapist

Senior Physical Therapist - Outpatient OrthoJoin 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.The Senior Physical Therapist plans, administers and oversees physical therapy programs to relieve pain, restore or enhance function and prevent disability following disease or injury.A caregiver in this role will work 7:30am to 6:00pm days/evenings. Mondays will be until 6:00pm, other days until 4:30pm.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Supervises PTA'S, ATC'S, Rehab Aides, Secretarial support, Students, Volunteers and designates duties to the Team in accordance with State of Ohio guidelines.Maintains standards of care as set by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding procedures and professional ethics.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Bachelor's Degree. Graduate of an approved school of physical therapy.Current State license as Physical Therapist (PT)Current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red CrossPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:1 years of experience preferredPhysical 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.The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.