Physical Therapist -PRN

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community facility that prioritizes community and personalized care. Here, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers, work with state-of-the-art technology, and provide stellar patient care.

As a Physical Therapist, you will utilize various exercises to increase strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination to relieve pain, avoid injury, or regain function. This position requires close physical interaction with patients, offering numerous opportunities to truly connect with patients and build stronger relationships. Often, these patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is essential. Giving patients the drive and support they need to work hard and regain their health is equally important. This role will provide support for both outpatient and inpatient populations.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work varying hours between 7:00am and 6:30pm at the Healthplex (Outpatient Physical Therapy). Weekend requirements include 1 weekend morning commitment per month (either Saturday or Saturday/Sunday at the inpatient site).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
• Establish, revise, and evaluate plans of care while involving the patient and/or their family.
• Perform therapy interventions.
• Supervise activities of Physical Therapy Assistants, students, and other caregivers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or certificate
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical area

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.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum hourly: $50.00
Maximum hourly: $50.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. The pay range does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.).