Physical Therapist
Twinsburg/ East Locations
Outpatient Orthopedic, Women's Health/Pelvic Floor

The Cleveland Clinic Rehab and Sports Therapy Department has an opportunity for an Orthopaedic Physical Therapist with specialty interest/skill in Women's Health/Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy to meet the needs of our expanding Women's Health program.  

Prefer 3 years' experience as an Outpatient Physical Therapist in Orthopedics with interest/skills in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. 

Pelvic Floor mentoring and support available to grow into role. 

Locations: Twinsburg Edison Blvd Medical Offices
Operating Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 7:00 pm
Flexibility in schedule to assist in evening coverage until 7:00 PM is required.

PLEASE STATE YOUR SPECIFIC INTEREST IN YOUR COVER LETTER.

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

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).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

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 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.