Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopaedics
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Job Location:
Rocky River, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Cleveland Clinic Health System we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience every day.
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Job Title
Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopaedics
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Lutheran Hospital
Department
Physical Therapy-Lutheran Hospital
Job Code
D27010
Shift
Day/Evening Rotation
Schedule
10:30am-7:00pm/7:30am-4:00pm
Job Summary
Physical TherapistOutpatient Orthopaedics
PRN
Lutheran Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy in the vibrant Ohio City area of Cleveland.
Outpatient Orthopedic experience preferred.
Please state you specific availability in cover letter.
Schedule Expectations:
PRN hours will vary based on coverage needs.
The Department is open M-TH 7am 7pm. Friday 7am- 5pm
There will be opportunity to pick up additional hours at various Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy locations in the western suburbs and Lorain County.
Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team you will provide stellar patient care receive endless support and appreciation and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Physical Therapist you will create a healing atmosphere that enhances theCleveland Clinic treatmentexperience.You willassistin providing highly specialized treatment for bones jointsmusclesand tendonsspecifically designed for the unique needs and health backgrounds of your patients.In many cases thesepatients are dealing with pain so remaining sensitive and compassionate is important in helping them regain their health.Ultimately yourefforts can provide theinitialdrive and support they need to continue forward in their healing journey.
APRNcaregiver in this positionworksMonday - Friday No Weekends or Holidays The department is open 7:00AM - 7:00PM Monday - Thursday and 7:00AM - 5:00 PM Friday. This role provides coveragesupportand the schedule may adjust based on departmental needs and coverage availability.
That work would be from main campus west to Lorain Ohio. Including Lakewood YMCA Westlake Fairview Park Rocky River Avon Sheffield and Elyria.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Evaluate and conduct prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients conditions.
Establishreviseand evaluate plans of care while involving the patient and/or their family.
Perform therapy interventions.
Supervise activities of Physical Therapy Assistantsstudentsand other caregivers.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
BachelorsDegree orCertificate
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 future caregiver include:
2 years of experience in a clinical area
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 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.
If applying for a Florida position please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
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