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As a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Creating a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient's desires and capabilities.

• Performing therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient.

• Supervising activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.

Our ideal caregiver is someone who:

• Has a passion for working with others.

• Works well in a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

• Is compassionate and adaptable.

• Is motivated to learn, has critical thinking skills, and has decisive judgement.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.

• Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.

• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.

• Supervises activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or certificate required.

• Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Certifications:

• Current State licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare.

Complexity of Work:

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Work Experience:

• Experience in the clinical area preferred.

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.

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