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                     At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.                          We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.                                      Job Title Physical Therapist - Acute Care                          Location Cleveland                      Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus                       Department Physical Therapy-Main Campus Hospital                        Job Code T29013                       Shift Days                         Schedule 8:00am-4:30pm                         Job Summary                           Job Details The Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute is known for leading the way in the treatment and research of complex neurological disorders. With over 300 staffed medical, surgical and research specialists dedicated to providing innovative treatments, patients can benefit from disease-specific care. Come join this innovative team and be part of the vision to become the best place to receive healthcare in the world.  Physical Therapists test muscle strength, the amount of flexibility in joints, and the ability to walk or move. Treatments include exercises to increase strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination; the use of heat, cold, electricity, or even aquatics to relieve pain; and teaching exercises and body mechanics to avoid injury or regain function. As an Acute care Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs tailored to each patient’s needs across a variety of units including Cardiology, Orthopedics, Oncology, Critical Care, Med/Surg floors, general acute care as well as Neurology. Physical Therapists are highly connected with patients and build stronger patient relationships than most other health sciences specialists. Often, physical therapy patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is important. Equally important is giving patients the drive and support they need to work hard and regain their health. A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with weekend and holiday requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.   Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition. Establish, revise and evaluate plans of care to problems identified and involve the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires. Perform physical therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient’s age and condition.  Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support caregivers.    Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   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)    Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)  Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  Clinical area experience  Acute care, acute rehab or inpatient experience Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing 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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. 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. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.  Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster .                     Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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