Physical Therapist

Cleveland Clinic • Colesville, MD

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment. As a Physical Therapist, you will foster a supportive and restorative environment that elevates the patient care experience at Cleveland Clinic. In this role, you will help patients improve mobility, manage pain, regain function, and prevent disability resulting from injury, illness, or medical conditions. We seek a compassionate caregiver who demonstrates empathy, sensitivity, and genuine concern for each individual’s well-being. Through your dedication and encouragement, you will empower patients with the confidence and motivation they need to progress on their path to recovery. A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with on-call, weekend and holiday rotation requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or certificate
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Current 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 working in a clinical area

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments.
• Establish, revise and evaluate plans of care.
• Perform physical therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient’s age and condition.
• Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support caregivers.

What This Job Offers

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