Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Acute - PRN

Cleveland Clinic
Warrensville Hts, OH, US
Full-time

Physical TherapistPRN South Pointe HospitalAcute Care, Inpatient Therapy Dept Join South Pointe Hospital Acute Care, Inpatient therapy team.

Patient population : orthopedic; neurological; geriatric; pulmonary; ICU; general medicalHours are flexible depending on the need : from 7 am until 6 pm.

PRN weekdays / Weekends / Holidays The ideal candidate's schedule will be : Candidates with experience in Acute Care including total joint replacement, ICU, med surg, stroke / neuro and chronic illness will be considered.

Experience Preferred, but newly licensed with related clinical rotations welcome to apply! PLEASE STATE YOUR INTEREST, AVAILABILITY and BACKGROUND IN YOUR COVER LETTER.

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.

Certifications :

  • Current State Licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

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 the clinical area preferred.

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 :

30+ days ago
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