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Job description
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Green Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.
nAs a Physical Therapist, you will utilize various treatments to help patients increase strength, range of motion, endurance and coordination. Because this position requires close physical interaction, you have the unique opportunity to develop strong patient relationships. The ideal Physical Therapist is a highly skilled and adaptable professional dedicated to restoring function, improving mobility and enhancing patient outcomes. This individual demonstrates strong critical thinking skills in evaluating and developing treatment plans while effectively collaborating with physicians, co-workers and support staff. They excel in prioritizing patient care, ensuring safety awareness/patient safety and adapting techniques to provide individualized care. Often, patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is essential. Equally important is giving patients the drive and support they need to work hard and regain their health.
nThis opening covers Akron area outpatient locations including: Green Health & Wellness, Bath Health & Wellness, Stow Health & Wellness, Tallmadge, Lakemore and our Akron General Rehab & Sports Therapy location on White Pond Drive.
nA PRN caregiver in this position works varying shifts, Monday-Friday, between 7:00AM - 7:30PM, with 1 late day until 6:30pm and 1 late day until 7pm. Hours will vary based on clinic need.
nA caregiver who excels in this role, will:
nnnEvaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
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nnPerform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
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nnEstablish, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
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nnPerform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
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nnSupervise activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
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n nMinimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
nnnBachelor's Degree or certificate
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nnGraduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
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nnCurrent State licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
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nnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
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n nPreferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
nnnExperience in a clinical area
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nnOpen to New grads!
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n nPhysical Requirements:
nnnAbility to walk and climb stairs without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling.
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nnAbility to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.
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nnAbility to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program.
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nnSensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse.
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nnVisual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements and to read all patient monitors.
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nnAbility to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.
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nnAbility to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.
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n nPersonal Protective Equipment:
nnFollows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
n nPay Range
nMinimum hourly: $50.00
nMaximum hourly: $50.00
nThe 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.).
nCleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Worksite address
akron, OH, 44329, US
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