Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Acute Care
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Cleveland Clinic is hiring a Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Acute Care. The Physical Therapist provides evidence‑based treatments to improve strength, range of motion, endurance, coordination and functional mobility for inpatient acute‑care patients, requiring strong communication, sensitivity and hands‑on care while supervising assistants and students.
Key focus areas include Perform initial and on‑going assessments of patient’s condition, Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care appropriate to identified problems, and Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques.
Important skills include Physical Therapy, Evidence-Based Treatments, Communication, Hands-On Patient Care, and Standard Physical Therapy Techniques.
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Job Title Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Acute Care
Location Cleveland
Facility Lutheran Hospital
Department Physical Therapy-Lutheran Hospital
Job Code D27008
Shift Variable
Schedule 8:30am-5:00pm/9:30am-6:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our Inpatient Acute Care team. In this role, you will deliver evidence-based treatments to help patients improve strength, range of motion, endurance, coordination, and overall functional mobility. Because many patients are experiencing pain, this position requires sensitivity, strong communication skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships through hands-on patient care.
A caregiver in this position work s part time, 20 hrs/week. Ideal coverage is 6-8 hrs each Sunday and Thursday, plus an additional day during the week (day and hours dependent upon volume).
A caregiver who excels in this role, will:
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Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
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Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
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Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
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Supervise activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
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Bachelor's Degree or certificate
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Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
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Current State licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
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Experience in a clinical area
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Open to New Grade with an acute care rotation
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 comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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