Senior Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho

Cleveland Clinic; Kentucky; On-site; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Senior Physical Therapist to plan, administer and oversee physical therapy programs to relieve pain, restore or enhance function, and prevent disability following disease or injury. The caregiver will work 7:30am to 6:00pm days/evenings with varying end times, and must hold a PT license and BLS certification.

Preferred candidates have 1 year of experience. The role requires ability to lift and assist patients, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an approved school of physical therapy.
• Current State license as Physical Therapist (PT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer and oversee physical therapy programs to relieve pain and restore or enhance function.
• Supervise team and designate duties in accordance with guidelines.

Skills

Supervising staff

Clinical workflow

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)

BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Senior Physical Therapist plans, administers and oversees physical therapy programs to relieve pain, restore or enhance function and prevent disability following disease or injury.

A caregiver in this role will work 7:30am to 6:00pm days/evenings. Mondays will be until 6:00pm, other days until 4:30pm.

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

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.).