Physical therapist PRN

Cleveland Clinic

27d • Onsite

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 Title Physical therapist PRN Location Canfield Facility Canfield Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Department Youngstown Rehab-Integrated Surgical Institute Job Code D27010 Shift Day/Evening Rotation Schedule 7:30pm-6:30pm Job Summary Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or certificate required.
• Current State Licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross .
• For Homecare only: Valid Ohio Driver’s license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.
• For Homecare only: Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage, upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.
• 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.
• 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 the clinical area preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees