Senior Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho

Cleveland Clinic • Euclid, OH • 6h ago

Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers a complete continuum of care, including emergency services, rehabilitation and outpatient care. Here, you will work alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Senior Physical Therapist - Outpatient, Orthopedics plans, administers, and oversees physical therapy programs designed to relieve pain, restore or enhance function, and prevent disability following injury or disease. This caregiver will primarily treat an orthopedic patient population, providing individualized care focused on helping patients improve mobility, strength, function, and overall quality of life.

A caregiver in this position will work 8:00am to 5:00pm or 10:00am to 6:30pm with 2 late days per week. A Saturday morning rotation is also required 2-3 times per year from 8:00am to 12:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Supervises PTA'S, ATC'S, Rehab Aides, Secretarial support, Students, Volunteers and designates duties to the Team in accordance with State of Ohio guidelines.

Maintains standards of care as set by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding procedures and professional ethics.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Bachelor's Degree. Graduate of an approved school of physical therapy

Current State license as Physical Therapist (PT)

Current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

1 years of experience preferred

Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

Outpatient orthopedic experience

Prior experience with EPIC

Prior experience managing Physical Therapy students

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 Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $76,540.00

Maximum Annual Salary: $116,747.50

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 displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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