Physical Therapist Home Care - West Service Areas - PRN
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic Home Care to provide patient-centered rehabilitation services in patients’ homes throughout the Greater Cleveland communities. The Home Care Physical Therapist works independently and collaborates with nurses, case managers, physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals to help patients regain mobility, improve function, and safely maintain independence. This PRN role serves the West of I-77 service area, including Cleveland, Vermilion, Grafton, Strongsville, North Royalton, and Broadview Heights. The therapist conducts and evaluates medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs in patients’ homes. Most patients in this area need orthopedic care; others may have Parkinson’s disease, COPD, or multiple sclerosis. The schedule varies according to need and includes every fifth weekend, every tenth Sunday, and one holiday per year.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or certificate.
- Graduate of a physical therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license upon hire and thereafter in accordance with policy 8-175.
- Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage upon hire and thereafter in accordance with policy 8-175.
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Ability to walk and climb stairs without an assistive device and maintain balance while supporting a patient against a fall.
- Ability to meet physical demands at the heavy level as defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.
- Ability to lift and reach with the arms sufficiently to lift a patient’s arm and leg during therapeutic treatment.
- Touch sensation and manual dexterity to palpate muscle tension or monitor a patient’s pulse.
- Visual acuity to observe gross and fine motor movements and read patient monitors.
- Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.
- Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patients’ descriptions of symptoms and responses to treatment.
- Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist in an acute, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
- Establish, revise, and evaluate appropriate plans of care based on identified problems, involving patients and families according to their capabilities and preferences.
- Provide therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate to each patient’s age and condition.
- Supervise physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
- Maintain complete, current documentation and files concerning patients’ conditions and the effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
- Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of assigned patients.
- Participate as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team when necessary.
