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Job Title

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopaedics

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Lutheran Hospital

Department

Physical Therapy-Lutheran Hospital

Job Code

D27010

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

10:30am-7:00pm/7:30am-4:00pm

Job Summary

Physical Therapist
Outpatient Orthopaedics
PRN

Lutheran Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy in the vibrant Ohio City area of Cleveland.
Outpatient Orthopedic experience preferred.
Please state you specific availability in cover letter.

Schedule Expectations:
PRN hours will vary based on coverage needs.
The Department is open M-TH 7am – 7pm. Friday 7am- 5pm
There will be opportunity to pick up additional hours at various Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy locations in the western suburbs and Lorain County.

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Physical Therapist, you will create a healing atmosphere that enhances the Cleveland Clinic treatment experience. You will assist in providing highly specialized treatment for bones, joints, muscles and tendons specifically designed for the unique needs and health backgrounds of your patients. In many cases, these patients are dealing with pain, so remaining sensitive and compassionate is important in helping them regain their health. Ultimately, your efforts can provide the initial drive and support they need to continue forward in their healing journey.

A PRN caregiver in this position works M-F| no weekends or holidays| 10:30am—7:00pm or 7:30pm—4:00am. This role provides coverage support and the schedule may adjust based on departmental needs and coverage availability.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Evaluate and conduct prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.

Establish, revise and evaluate plans of care while involving the patient and/or their family.

Perform therapy interventions.

Supervise activities of Physical Therapy Assistants, students and other caregivers.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

2 years of experience in a clinical area

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.

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