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PRN Physical Therapist

Cleveland Clinic, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329

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Cleveland Clinic Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

As a Physical Therapist, you will utilize various treatments to help patients increase strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination. Because this position requires close physical interaction, you have the unique opportunity to develop strong patient relationships. Often, your patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is essential. In this role, you will also have many continuing education, mentorship and shadowing opportunities.

A caregiver in this position works weekend days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:

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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

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 for the ideal caregiver include:

Experience in a clinical area Interest in a career in rehabilitation Previous experience with direct patient contact

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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.

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