What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Neuro &Vestibular position at Cleveland Clinic?
PhysicalTherapist - Outpatient - Neuro & Vestibular
Become a caregiver at Cleveland ClinicMain Campus - Neuro & Vestibular treating patients as part ofthe health team. Since this position requires physical interactionwith patients, Physical therapists are highly connected withpatients and build stronger patient relationships than most otherhealth sciences specialists. When you join our team, you willbe part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united inshared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the bestplace to receive care and the best place to work inhealthcare.
A caregiver in this position works 7 : 00am- 6 : 30pm, Monday -Friday.
Acaregiver who excels in this role,will :
Evaluateand conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatmentprograms.
Performinitial and on-going assessments of patient'scondition.
Establish,revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problemsidentified and involves the patient / family according to theircapabilities anddesires.
Performtherapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapytechniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition ofthepatient.
Superviseactivities of physical therapy assistants, students and othersupportpersonnel.
Minimumqualifications for the ideal caregiverinclude :
Bachelor'sDegree or certificaterequired.
Mustbe a graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by theAmerican Physical TherapyAssociation.
CurrentState licensure as a Physical Therapist(PT).
CurrentBasic Life Support (BLS) certificationrequired.
Preferredqualifications for the ideal caregiverinclude :
Experiencein Neuro or Vestibular highlypreferred.
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PhysicalRequirements :
Abilityto walk and climb stairs without assistive device and to maintainbalance despite sudden load in order to support patient fromfalling.
Abilityto meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level definedby 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry ofLabor.
Abilityto lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm andleg during therapeutic treatmentprogram.
Sensationof touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tensionor to monitor patientpulse.
Visualacuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in orderto analyze these movements and to read all patientmonitors.
Abilityto speak clearly enough to instruct patients andfamilies.
Abilityto hear at a conversational level to understand patient'sdescription of symptoms and response totreatment.
PersonalProtectiveEquipment :
Followsstandard precautions using personal protective equipment asrequired.
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