Physical Therapist – Outpatient – Neuro

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This center is known for being a leader in treating and researching the most complex neurological disorders and advancing innovations in neurology. Come be a part of the next wave of discovery, here at Cleveland Clinic. 

As a Physical Therapist, you will create a healing atmosphere that enhances the patient and family experience. You will assist in providing highly specialized treatment for bones, joints, muscles and tendons. Our patients are dealing with pain, so remaining sensitive and compassionate is important in helping them regain their health. 

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. 

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 neurologic physical therapy  

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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.