Physical Therapist-Physical Therapy O​/P

Physical Therapist – Physical Therapy Outpatient

Location:

Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.
Biweekly

Hours:

60.00.

Shift: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM (three ten‑hour shifts, variable days).
Primary Patient Population:
Lymphedema patients.

• Evaluates and treats patients using physical measures and therapeutic exercises to prevent, correct, or alleviate disabilities.
• Patients may include neonates through the geriatric population.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The Metro Health System.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or post‑graduate certificate in Physical Therapy from an APTA‑accredited school.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Ohio.
• Current BLS certification, or obtains within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to travel to satellite locations.

• Membership in the APTA.
• Certification as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT).

• Walk without assistive device; maintain balance during ambulation/gait training.
• Lift and reach with arms to assist a patient during exercise.
• Manual dexterity and tactile sensation for palpating muscle tension and monitoring patient pulse.
• Visual acuity to observe patient movement and gait.
• Speak clearly to instruct patients and families; hear or understand patient description of symptoms.
• Frequently (25–75%) perform standing, sitting, walking, reaching, crouching, balancing, lifting 5–25 lbs, carrying 5–10 lbs, and pushing up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally (5–25%) perform stooping, climbing, lifting 24–50 lbs, carrying 10–25 lbs, and operating power tools and machinery.

Metro Health offers industry‑leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, medical and dental insurance, and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).