Physical Therapist, PRN Euclid Hospital

Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Euclid
Posted on: May 22, 2023

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.Certifications:Current State Licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).For Homecare only: Valid Ohio Driver's license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.For Homecare only: Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage, upon hire; per policy 8-175 plexity 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.WorkExperience: Experience in the 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.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.Physical TherapistEuclid HospitalPRNEuclid Hospital has an opportunity providing Evaluation/ Treatment to primarily geriatric patients in Acute and SNF Settings.At least 2 weekend day shifts per month required with the opportunity for some weekday shifts as well.Experience preferred.Please submit availability in cover letterEuclid Hospital ranked within the Top 10 of Cleveland-area hospitals by U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Hospitals in Cleveland.' U.S. News & World Report also recognized Euclid Hospital as high-performing in the adult specialty of Orthopaedics.Euclid Hospital is located on 17 acres along the Lake Erie shoreline, Euclid Hospital is home to one of the region's leading rehabilitation and orthopaedic centers. The 371-bed hospital offers a complete continuum of care: emergency services, acute and sub-acute care, and outpatient care. Founded in 1907 as Glenville Hospital, Euclid Hospital was constructed at its existing location in 1952.Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

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