Physical Therapist - Pediatric

Cleveland Clinic

17d

About The Position

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. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Physical Therapist, you will utilize a variety of therapeutic exercises and interventions to help patients improve strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination. This position involves close, one-on-one interaction, allowing you to build strong, trusting relationships with both patients and their families. We treat children with a wide range of movement impairments, serving patients from birth through young adulthood. The Physical Therapist collaborates with other healthcare professionals and works closely with families, who may be present in the therapy room to support their child during sessions. The caregiver works between 8:00am and 6:30pm| depending on the schedule (typically 8–10 hours per day)| Approximately 20% of the time, the caregiver will work during after-school hours from 3:30pm to 6:30pm| Will float between Medina and Middleburg heights| weekend requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient condition. Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involve the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires. Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient. Supervise activities of Physical Therapy Assistants, students and other support personnel.

Requirements

• 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 American Red Cross
• 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.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical area
• Pediatric experience

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient condition.
• Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involve the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
• Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Supervise activities of Physical Therapy Assistants, students and other support personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level