Physical Therapist NE - Outpatient Orthopaedic - Float

About the role

This position is for a float therapist that provides coverage to the southern region during PTO, FMLA and volume fluctuations. Areas of travel include but are not limited to Medina Hospital, Medina Rec, Brunswick, Wooster and Strongsville. This is a great opportunity to learn a variety of outpatient treatment techniques/diagnosis. In house CEU opportunities as well SIG participation is encouraged.

Responsibilities

- Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. - 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.

Requirements

- 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 through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications

- Experience in the clinical area - Open to new grads with relevant outpatient ortho rotations

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.

Benefits

- We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance. - Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. - Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available. - Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available. - Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars. - Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children - Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days. - Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service). - The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. - Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc. - Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more. - Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child. - Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges. - Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties. - Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.

Pay

- Minimum hourly: $33.46 - Maximum hourly: $51.03