What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Pelvic Health position at Cleveland Clinic?
Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Pelvic Health
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Pelvic Health Rehabilitation Program at Cleveland Clinic includes treatment for people of all genders and sexes with urinary or fecal incontinence, urgency and frequency of urination and/or pain in the pelvic region. This includes: pain in the abdominals, buttocks, pelvic floor, tailbone, vagina, rectum, penis or testicles. The pelvic floor muscles may become weak, tight or spastic as a result of disuse, surgery or trauma. Our therapists are also part of the comprehensive care for transgender people undergoing gender-affirming surgery. Physical therapists at Cleveland Clinic are specially trained to rehabilitate the pelvic floor muscles. The therapist evaluates each person and develops a plan of care.
A caregiver in this position works part time, 28 hrs/week (benefit eligible). Hours of operation 7am-7pm Mon-Thurs and 7-5 on Friday. Minimum 1 evening per week until 7 pm required. No weekends or holidays. Westlake location with opportunity to work at additional West Side locations.
A caregiver who excels in this role, will:
Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves 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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
Bachelor's Degree or certificate required.
Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Current State licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
Experience in Pelvic Health specialty highly preferred.
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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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
