Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho - Sports

Cleveland Clinic; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated caregiver to join their Sports Medicine program. This role involves evaluating and conducting physical therapy treatment programs for a diverse range of patients, including athletes and weekend warriors. You will work collaboratively with a team of specialists, ensuring the highest quality of care while supervising support personnel. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about physical therapy and eager to contribute to a team that values excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certificate required for this position.
• Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the APTA.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform assessments of patient's condition and revise care plans as needed.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Assessment

Therapeutic Techniques

Supervision of Assistants

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Certificate

Graduate of Accredited Physical Therapy Program

Current State Licensure as Physical Therapist

Current Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Equipped with the latest technologies, Cleveland Clinic's Richard E. Jacobs Health Center brings world-class care close to home for the residents in and around Avon, Ohio. In addition to advanced specialty and primary care, this facility also includes an outpatient surgery center, an infusion suite for chemotherapy, a full-scale imaging center, two pools for aquatic therapy and more.

Our Sports Medicine program is designed to give the highest possible quality of care to all sports enthusiasts, both amateur and professional. This means high school athletes and weekend warriors are cared for by the same specialists who treat the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Guardians. Including orthopaedic surgeons, sports and exercise medicine physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, athletic trainers, registered dietitians, radiologists and exercise physiologists.

**A caregiver in this position works 20 hours per week, ideally Tuesday, Wednesday (until 7pm) and Friday (until 5pm).**

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

+ Experience in Orthopedic/Sports rehab specialty

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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.

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