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As a Physical Therapist at the North Canton Mercy Health Center, you will utilize various exercises to help patients increase strength, range of motion, endurance and coordination. Because this position requires close interaction, you have the opportunity to build strong relationships with both patients and their families. Often, your patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is important. Ultimately, your unconditional support and reassurance can drive them to work hard and regain their health.
A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 8:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
- 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.
- Use critical thinking skills and decisive judgment to work with minimal supervision.
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
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
- Experience in a clinical area
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Physical Requirements:
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Ability 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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Ability to meet physical demands characterized at the heavy level defined by 1993 Leonard Matheson and Ministry of Labor.
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Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program.
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Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse.
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Visual 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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Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families.
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Ability to hear at a conversational level to understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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