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Cleveland Clinic

PRN Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Cleveland Clinic, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329

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Cleveland Clinic . Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Responsibilities

Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Perform initial and ongoing assessments of the patients 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

Bachelors 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 patient4s 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 patients 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 patients description of symptoms and response to treatment. Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 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. Salary/hourly specifics may be discussed during the application and hiring process. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Part-time Job function

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