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Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho and Vestibular

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH, US
Full-time

Physical Therapist, Vestibular and Orthopedic Care Full TimeMain Campus Outpatient - 3 days / weekBeachwood Family Health Center - 2 days / week Become a caregiver at Cleveland Clinic treating a wide variety of individuals with vestibular conditions / ortho diagnoses such as BPPV, Vertigo / Dizziness, hypo-function, Post concussion referrals.

Prefer Outpatient Orthopedic / Vestibular experience. Flexibility in schedules to assist in evening coverage until 6 : 30 PM is required.

Prefer 3 years experience as a Vestibular trained Outpatient Physical Therapist. Herdman Certified preferred. Open to new grads with relevant clinical rotations.

PLEASE STATE YOUR SPECIFIC BACKGROUND / INTERESTS IN COVER LETTER AND SUBMIT WITH RESUME Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

Responsibilities :

  • Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
  • Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient / family according to their capabilities and desires.
  • Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
  • Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education :

  • Bachelor's Degree or certificate required.
  • Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Certifications :

  • Current State licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Complexity of Work :

  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience :

Experience in Clinical area preferred.

Prefer 3 years experience as a Vestibular trained Outpatient Physical Therapist. Herdman Certified preferred.Open to new grads with relevant clinical rotations.

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 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 :

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