Physical Therapist, Outpatient
Cleveland Clinic
Garfield Heights, OH
Job posting number: #7121363 (Ref:ccf17628393)
Posted: January 16, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Physical Therapist-Marymount Hospital
Physical Therapist Primarily Outpatient with occasional inpatient duties
Marymount Hospital
Part Time 24 hours/week (Benefit Eligible)
Patient population: outpatient: pelvic floor; orthopedic/musculoskeletal
Inpatient: general medical, geriatric
Flexible Schedule: between 7:30-5:30
One inpatient weekend day per month
Inpatient holiday rotation
Benefit Eligible
Experience with pelvic floor therapy preferred
Newly Licensed welcome to apply!
PLEASE STATE YOUR SPECIFIC INTEREST and BACKGROUND IN YOUR COVER LETTER.
Responsibilities:
- Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
- Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
- Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
- Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or certificate required.
- Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Certifications:
- Current State licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare.
Complexity of Work:
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Work Experience:
- Experience in the clinical area preferred.
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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