Physical Therapist - Acute Care

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Job Title

Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Physical Therapy-Main Campus Hospital

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

The Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute Is Known For Leading The Way In The Treatment And Research Of Complex Neurological Disorders. With Over 300 Staffed Medical, Surgical And Research Specialists Dedicated To Providing Innovative Treatments, Patients Can Benefit From Disease-Specific Care. Come Join This Innovative Team And Be Part Of The Vision To Become The Best Place To Receive Healthcare In The World.

Physical Therapists Test Muscle Strength, The Amount Of Flexibility In Joints, And The Ability To Walk Or Move. Treatments Include Exercises To Increase Strength, Range Of Motion, Endurance, And Coordination; The Use Of Heat, Cold, Electricity, Or Even Aquatics To Relieve Pain; And Teaching Exercises And Body Mechanics To Avoid Injury Or Regain Function. As An Acute Care Physical Therapist, You Will Evaluate And Conduct Medically Prescribed Physical Therapy Treatment Programs Tailored To Each Patients Needs Across A Variety Of Units Including Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology, Critical Care, Med/Surg Floors, General Acute Care As Well As Neurology. Physical Therapists Are Highly Connected With Patients And Build Stronger Patient Relationships Than Most Other Health Sciences Specialists. Often, Physical Therapy Patients Are Dealing With Pain, So Sensitivity Is Important. Equally Important Is Giving Patients The Drive And Support They Need To Work Hard And Regain Their Health.

A Caregiver In This Role Works Days From 8:00 A.M. 4:30 P.M. With Weekend And Holiday Requirements.

A Caregiver Who Excels In This Role Will:

• Evaluate And Conduct Medically Prescribed Physical Therapy Treatment Programs
• Perform Initial And Ongoing Assessments Of Patients Condition
• Establish, Revise And Evaluate Plans Of Care To Problems Identified And Involve The Patient/Family According To Their Capabilities And Desires
• Perform Physical Therapy Interventions Utilizing Standard Physical Therapy Techniques And Skills Appropriate For The Patients Age And Condition
• Supervise The Activities Of Physical Therapy Assistants, Students And Other Support Caregivers

Minimum Qualifications For The Ideal Future Caregiver Include:

• Bachelors 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)

Preferred Qualifications For The Ideal Future Caregiver Include:

• Clinical Area Experience
• Acute Care, Acute Rehab Or Inpatient Experience

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 Patients 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 Patients 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 Patients Description Of Symptoms And Response To Treatment

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions Using Personal Protective Equipment As Required

The Policy Of Cleveland Clinic Health System And Its System Hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) Is To Provide Equal Opportunity To All Of Our Caregivers And Applicants For Employment In Our Tobacco Free And Drug Free Environment. All Offers Of Employment Are Followed By Testing For Controlled Substance And Nicotine. All Offers Of Employment Are Followed By Testing For Controlled Substances And Nicotine. All New Caregivers Must Clear A Nicotine Test Within Their 90-Day New Hire Period. Candidates For Employment Who Are Impacted By Cleveland Clinic Health Systems Smoking Policy Will Be Permitted To Reapply For Open Positions After One Year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System Administers An Influenza Prevention Program. You Will Be Required To Comply With This Program, Which Will Include Obtaining An Influenza Vaccination On An Annual Basis Or Obtaining An Approved Exemption.

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