req#: 244694
Location: Elyria, OH
Facilities: Elyria Family Hlth Surgery Ctr, Lorain FHC Surgery,
Professional Area: Allied Health
Department: 3196 Sports Pt Hospital Outpatient-Integrated Surgical Institute
Job Code: T29013
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopaedics Full Time Float to Elyria, Chestnut Commons, and Lorain Orthopedics The Cleveland Clinic Rehab and Sports Therapy Department has an opportunity for an Experienced Sports/Orthopaedic Physical Therapist, or Post Orthopedic/ Sport PT residency graduate. Elevate your Physical Therapy career by joining a dynamic team who have a close relationship with our Orthopaedic Surgeons and sports medicine team. Located conveniently 303 Chestnut Commons Dr., Elyria OH 44035 (Home Department) with potential cross coverage in the region. Operating Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Schedule Expectations: 5 days/week with minimum 2 evenings week till 7pm Prefer 3 years’ experience as an Outpatient Physical Therapist in Orthopaedics and/or Sports Medicine specialty. 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.
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.Â
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