Physical Therapist, O/P Full Time Float, Elyria, Chestnut Commons, And Lorain Orthopedics

Physical Therapist Outpatient Orthopaedics Full Time The Cleveland Clinic Rehab and Sports Therapy Department has an opportunity for an Experienced Sports/Orthopaedic Physical Therapist, or Post Orthopedic/ Sport PT residency graduate. Elevate your Physical Therapy career by joining a dynamic team who have a close relationship with our Orthopaedic Surgeons and sports medicine team. Located conveniently 303 Chestnut Commons Dr., Elyria OH 44035 (Home Department) with potential cross coverage in the region. Operating Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Schedule Expectations: 5 days/week with minimum 2 evenings week till 7pm Prefer 3 years' experience as an Outpatient Physical Therapist in Orthopaedics and/or Sports Medicine specialty. Prefer APTA Board Certified Sports/Orthopaedic Specialist. Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

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.

• 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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