Physical Therapist - Home Health - PRN

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, 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.

We are looking to add an experienced Physical Therapist to our team of caregivers to treat patients in our West Cuyahoga County, Lorain County and Vermillion areas.

You will conduct and evaluate medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for our patients from the comfort of their own homes. Most patients treated in this area need orthopedic care, with the remainder being various chronic disease patients.

A caregiver in this position works variable shifts between 8 : 00AM - 4 : 00PM, depending on patients' needs. Schedules will be received the night before each workday.

A caregiver who excels in this role will :

Perform initial and ongoing 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 using standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient's age and condition.

Supervise activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.

Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.

Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of assigned patients.

Participate as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team when necessary.

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

Valid Ohio Driver's license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter

Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000 / $3000,000 coverage, upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter

Current State licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

One year of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist in an acute, rehab or skilled nursing setting

Homecare experience

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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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly : $50.00

Maximum hourly : $50.00

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.).

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