Physical Therapist Outpatient Ortho & Neuro

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Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center and become part of one of the top hospitals in Ohio. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program.

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Stow

Facility

Stow Health and Wellness

Department

Rehab OP-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-7:30am

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. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager Physical Therapy, the Physical Therapist evaluates and treats physical therapy patients, provides communication to referral sources, provides daily charting and marketing services.

A caregiver in this position works evening/day shifts between 7:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. with weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Evaluate and treat physical therapy patients and communicate to referral sources about patient's initial condition, progress and discharge disposition.
• Complete patient related and non-patient related documentation in a timely manner.
• Delegate and supervise the patient care of PTAs, support staff and students.
• Achieve personal and professional development through participation in continuing education, in-services, orientation programs and student programs.
• Market services to patients, referral sources and the public.
• Organize work assignments and time, without compromising quality patient care, to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Follow system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge and safety.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
• Physical Therapy current license to practice in Ohio
• Maintain competencies specific to patient population served

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Previous experience treating orthopedically involved patients
• One year of PT experience

Physical Requirements: Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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