Cleveland Clinic
When we first shared the opportunity to join the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute, we were excited to highlight the unique blend of research and clinical care that sets us apart. With a team of more than 300 specialists dedicated to complex neurological disorders, patients benefit from disease‑specific treatments and innovative research.
Overview As a Physical Therapist for Neurologic Care, you will use a variety of therapeutic exercises to help patients increase strength, range of motion, endurance and coordination. Because this position requires close interaction, you will build strong relationships with both patients and their families. Your unconditional support and reassurance can motivate patients to work hard to regain their health.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments of the patient’s condition.
Establish, revise, and evaluate plans of care to address identified problems and involve the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
Perform physical therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient’s age and condition.
Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support caregivers.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or certificate
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program by the American Physical Therapy Association
Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred qualifications
Clinical area experience
Experience treating neurologic patients
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk and climb stairs without an assistive device and to maintain balance despite a sudden load to support the 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 the 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 the patient’s pulse.
Visual acuity to observe the 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 the patient’s description of symptoms and response to treatment.
Personal Protective Equipment
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Salaries shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Overview As a Physical Therapist for Neurologic Care, you will use a variety of therapeutic exercises to help patients increase strength, range of motion, endurance and coordination. Because this position requires close interaction, you will build strong relationships with both patients and their families. Your unconditional support and reassurance can motivate patients to work hard to regain their health.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments of the patient’s condition.
Establish, revise, and evaluate plans of care to address identified problems and involve the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
Perform physical therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient’s age and condition.
Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support caregivers.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or certificate
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program by the American Physical Therapy Association
Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred qualifications
Clinical area experience
Experience treating neurologic patients
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk and climb stairs without an assistive device and to maintain balance despite a sudden load to support the 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 the 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 the patient’s pulse.
Visual acuity to observe the 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 the patient’s description of symptoms and response to treatment.
Personal Protective Equipment
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Salaries shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cleveland Clinic by 2x
Get notified about new Physical Therapist jobs in Cleveland, OH.
Benefits information: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
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