The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)
Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Cleve Hts PRN
The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH), Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy Cleve Hts PRN
Location: Cleveland Heights Health Center
Biweekly Hours: 8.00
Shift: Variable Shifts and Days
For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System’s mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting‑edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.
Join the Outpatient Physical Therapy department at MetroHealth!
Primary Skills Utilized/learned
Evaluates and treats patients by physical measures and the use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation procedures (with or without assistive devices) for the purpose of preventing, correcting, or alleviating disabilities.
Patients may include neonates through the geriatric population.
Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or post‑graduate certificate in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Holds a Physical Therapist licensure in the State of Ohio
Possesses current BLS certification, or obtains within 90 days of hire
Ability to travel to satellite locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Membership in the APTA
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling during ambulation and/or gait training.
Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient’s arm or leg during exercise program.
Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient’s pulse.
Visual acuity to observe patient’s gross movement, gait, etc., in order to analyze biomechanical problems.
Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families who may not be able to read.
Ability to hear or understand patient’s description of symptoms and response to treatment.
Frequently (25‑75% of the time) performed tasks: Standing, sitting with and without back support, walking, reaching (overhead, forward, lateral, and low), crouching, balancing, lifting 5‑25 pounds, carrying 5‑10 pounds, and pushing up to 75 pounds.
Occasionally (5‑25% of the time) performed tasks: Stooping, climbing, lifting or moving 24‑50 pounds, carrying 10‑25 pounds, and operating power tools and machinery.
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Biweekly Hours: 8.00
Shift: Variable Shifts and Days
For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System’s mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting‑edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.
Join the Outpatient Physical Therapy department at MetroHealth!
Primary Skills Utilized/learned
Evaluates and treats patients by physical measures and the use of therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation procedures (with or without assistive devices) for the purpose of preventing, correcting, or alleviating disabilities.
Patients may include neonates through the geriatric population.
Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or post‑graduate certificate in Physical Therapy from a school accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Holds a Physical Therapist licensure in the State of Ohio
Possesses current BLS certification, or obtains within 90 days of hire
Ability to travel to satellite locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Membership in the APTA
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling during ambulation and/or gait training.
Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient’s arm or leg during exercise program.
Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient’s pulse.
Visual acuity to observe patient’s gross movement, gait, etc., in order to analyze biomechanical problems.
Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families who may not be able to read.
Ability to hear or understand patient’s description of symptoms and response to treatment.
Frequently (25‑75% of the time) performed tasks: Standing, sitting with and without back support, walking, reaching (overhead, forward, lateral, and low), crouching, balancing, lifting 5‑25 pounds, carrying 5‑10 pounds, and pushing up to 75 pounds.
Occasionally (5‑25% of the time) performed tasks: Stooping, climbing, lifting or moving 24‑50 pounds, carrying 10‑25 pounds, and operating power tools and machinery.
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