Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedics Euclid

Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Euclid
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree or certificate required.
  • Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.Certifications:
    • Current State licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.Complexity of Work:
      • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
      • Must be able to work in a stressful environment.Work Experience:
        • Experience in Clinical area preferred.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.

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