PRN Physical Therapist
PRN Physical Therapist
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Job Title
PRN Physical Therapist
Location
Canton
Facility
Mercy Hlth Ctr North Canton
Department
Physical Therapy-Neurological Institute
Job Code
D27010
Shift
Days
Schedule
7:30am-7:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinics Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced technology is leading-edge patient care is world-class and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021 Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here 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.
Physical Therapists test muscle strength the amount of flexibility in joints and the ability to walk or move. Treatments include exercises to increase strength range of motion endurance and coordination the use of heat cold electricity or even aquatics to relieve pain and teaching exercises and body mechanics to avoid injury or regain function. Since this position requires physical interaction with patients Physical Therapists are highly connected with patients and build stronger patient relationships than most other health sciences specialists. Often physical therapy patients are dealing with pain so sensitivity is important. Equally important is giving patients the drive and support they need to work hard and regain their health.
A caregiver in this position works 7:30AM 7:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Evaluate and conduct prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients conditions.
Establish revise and evaluate plans of care while involving the patient and/or their family.
Perform therapy interventions.
Supervise activities of Physical Therapy Assistants students and other caregivers.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelors Degree or certificate
Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Experience in a clinical area
Ability to evaluate and treat orthopaedic neurological and chronic pain conditions
Flexibility in scheduling to cover multiple Mercy Hospital outpatient locations such as North Canton Massillon Jackson Lake Carrollton New Philadelphia and Mercy Hall
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 patients 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 patients 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 patients 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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health Systems Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Employment Type
Part-Time
