Cleveland Clinic
Location
Lodi, OH | United States
Job description
Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Rehabilitation Services, the Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation of patients and administration of treatments within the standards of the APTA. Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.
Performs timely and thorough evaluations to determine appropriate problems, goals and treatment plan.
Effectively administers skilled treatments based on departmental policies and procedures to a varied patient population.
Adapts techniques and instructions as necessary to progress care, plan for discharge and provide patient/family education.
Maintains effective open communication with co-workers, physicians, and patients.
Communicates patient care activities effectively, including maintaining precise, informative, current, legible records of all patients being treated.
Schedules and coordinates patient care activities effectively.
Delegates and supervises patient care of the PTA and support staff.
Achieves personal and professional development through participation in continuing education, in-service and staff orientation.
Organizes work assignments and time, without compromising quality patient care, to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
Assists in the development and monitoring of performance improvement initiatives.
Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Maintains required CPR certification (BLS).
Follows hospital/system and departmental policies and procedures with attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
Other duties as assigned
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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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