Physical Therapist - Outpatient Float

About the role

This position requires close interaction, allowing you to build strong relationships with both patients and their families. Often, your patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is important. Ultimately, your unconditional support and reassurance can drive them to work hard and regain their health.

Responsibilities

- Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient condition. - Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involve 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 - Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association - Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)

Preferred qualifications

- Experience in a clinical area - 1–2 years of inpatient experience

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

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care plans. - Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. - Life insurance options, including employer-paid life insurance and the option to purchase supplemental life insurance. - Short- and long-term disability coverage. - Retirement programs, including the Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan and the 401(k)/403(b) Plan. - Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and parental leave. - Caregiver discounts and adoption assistance.