Physical Therapist

At Cleveland Clinic Health System

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Job Title

Physical Therapist, PRN

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Rehab IP-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

AK1153

Shift

Weekend Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

Job Details

Under the supervision of the Manager, Rehabilitation Services, the Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates to referral sources, provides daily documentation and marketing services.

A caregiver in this position works weekend days, 8:00am4:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Complete patient related and non-patient related documentation in a timely manner.
• Delegate and supervise the patient care of PTAs, support staff and students.
• Market services to patients, referral sources, and the public.
• Form and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients and staff.
• Practice teamwork.
• Organize work assignments and time, without compromising quality patient care, to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Achieve personal and professional development through participation in continuing education, in-services, orientation programs and student programs.
• Maintain an orderly and safe work environment.
• Keep treatment areas and department clean and orderly.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.
• Maintain applicable certification/licensure.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapy current license to practice in Ohio.
• CPR certification.
• Can establish and maintain courteous cooperative and respectful relations with patients and staff.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Previous PT experience.

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Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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