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Cleveland Clinic

Physical Therapist PRN

Cleveland Clinic, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329

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Responsibilities

Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient’s condition. Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires. Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient. Supervise activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel. Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or certificate Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association Current State licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the clinical area New grad 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. Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Seniority Level

Entry level Employment Type

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