As a Physical Therapist specializing in outpatient vestibular rehabilitation, you will design and implement therapy programs aimed at alleviating pain, restoring function, and enhancing balance for patients suffering from dizziness-related issues. This role involves thorough patient assessments, treatment planning, and supervising physical therapy assistants while working in a supportive healthcare environment. Join the Cleveland Clinic to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes.
Plans, administers and oversees physical therapy programs to relieve pain, restore or enhance function and prevent disability following disease or injury.
Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Vestibular
Vestibular rehabilitation is an exercise-based program, designed by a specially trained physical therapist, to improve balance and reduce dizziness-related problems. The therapist will identify any problems with balance, gait (how you walk), neck motion and visual stability, as well as examine other potential problem areas. When you join our team, you will 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.
This is a part time, health benefit eligible position working 24-26 hours/week (two 8 hour days - Monday & Friday and two 5 hour days - Tuesday & Thursday OR 3 8 hour days).
A caregiver who excels in this role, will:
Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
Bachelor's Degree or certificate required.
Must be a 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 required.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:
Experience in vestibular is highly preferred.
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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.
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