Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Physical Therapist at Cleveland Clinic, you willutilizevarious treatmentsandexercises tohelp patientsincrease strength, range of motion,enduranceand coordinationin the comfort of their homes.Since this position requirescloseinteraction,you will have the opportunity tobuild strong patient relationshipsand enhance their overall experience.Often,yourpatients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is important.By showing compassion and patience,you canassistpatientsinregaining thedrive they need to work hard andheal.
A caregiver in this position worksvarying shifts from8:00AM–5:00PM, with 12 Saturdays, six Sundays and one annual holidayrequirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments.
Establish,reviseand evaluate plans of care.
Perform physical therapy interventionsutilizingstandard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient’s age and condition.
Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants,studentsand other support caregivers.
Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all timesregardingpatient condition and the effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessments of assigned patients.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor’sDegree or certificate
Graduate of a Physical TherapyProgram accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)Certificationthrough the American Heart Association (AHA)or the American Red Cross
ValidDriver’sLicense(VDL)and proof of $100,000/$300,000automobile insurance coverage
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
One year of clinical experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist in an acute, rehab or skilled nursing setting
Cleveland Clinic Home Care Services is afull servicehome health agency dedicated tocontinuethe World-Class Cleveland Clinic care at home.Our services include skilled nursing, physical, speech and occupational therapy as well as social work and home health aide.To find out more about our services, please visit us on the internet:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/connected-care/services/home-care#overview-tab
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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 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.
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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comp
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