Physical Therapist

Posted:
9/23/2024, 6:58:50 AM

Location(s):
Dover, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist

                        

Location

Dover

                    

Facility

CC Union Hospital

                     

Department

Physical Therapy-Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital

                      

Job Code

T29013

                     

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule

7:00am-7:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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

  

The Physical Therapist evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital’s values. 

   

This is the ideal role for an individual who is looking to provide vital rehabilitative care for the members of our communities. Caregivers in this role will benefit from being part of a dedicated team and working alongside experienced professionals. 

  

This is a full-time role, with caregivers working between the hours of 7 a.m. -- 7 p.m. 

 

A caregiver who excels in this role, will: 

  • Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient’s 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 for the ideal caregiver include: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or certificate 

  • Must be a 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 for the ideal caregiver include: 

  • Experience in a clinical area 

  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link to see how we provide what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ 

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. 

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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