We areseekinga compassionate and skilledPhysical Therapistto join ourInpatient Acute Careteam. In this role, you will deliver evidence-based treatments to help patients improve strength, range of motion, endurance, coordination, and overall functional mobility. Because many patients are experiencing pain, this position requires sensitivity,strong communicationskills, and the ability to build trusting relationships through hands-on patient care.
Responsibilities include evaluating and treatingorthopedic and sports-related patients, as well as providing care for other physical therapy patients as needed.New graduates are welcome to apply, with preference given to candidates who have prior experience working with athletes.
A caregiver in this positionworks part time| 9:30am – 6:00pm Thursday’s (subject to change on the day), 1 half day 2:00pm – 6:00pm and the day can very, 3 Sunday’s a month is needed for this role. 4-6 hours dependent on case load| holiday rotations.
A caregiver who excels in this role, will:
Perform initial andon-goingassessments ofpatient'scondition.
Establish,reviseand evaluate a plan of care which isappropriate toproblemsidentifiedand involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
Perform therapy interventionsutilizingstandard physical therapy techniques and skills asappropriate forthe age and condition of the patient.
Supervise activities of physical therapy assistants,studentsand 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) or the American Red Cross
Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
Experience in a clinical area
Dry needling background
1-2 years of inpatient and Acute Care experience
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
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.
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