PT-Physical Therapist (Pelvic Floor)

Cleveland Clinic, CLEVELAND, OH

(Full time)

Hospital:
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus & Family Health Centers

Facility:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Main Campus)

Department
Physical Therapy

Job Code:
T29013

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift:
Days

Hours
Exempt

Job Details
Therapist with an interest or certification in pelvic floor

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Manager, Rehabilitation Services and/or Clinical Supervisor, performs the following functions: Evaluates patients referred to Physical Therapy. Plans, organizes, and implements individualized therapeutic programs with patient/family, based on evidence based practice. Observes, reports, and records patient progress and response to treatment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association. Current Ohio licensure as a Physical Therapist. Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling during gait training. 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. Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families who may not be able to read. Ability to hear or understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment. Mental ability to interpret clinical data for the establishment and implementation of appropriate patient treatment. Ability to identify and resolve problems using critical thinking and decision-making.

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