Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Acute - PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality care across diverse patient populations in Beachwood, OH. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and adjusting plans of care, and guiding Physical Therapy Assistants and students to ensure effective treatment outcomes.

Candidates must hold a current PT license and BLS certification; prior clinical experience is valued, with open options for new grads with inpatient exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience in a clinical area is preferred.
• Open to new grads with inpatient experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and conduct prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
• Establish, revise and evaluate plans of care while involving the patient and/or their family.
• Perform therapy interventions.
• Supervise activities of Physical Therapy Assistants, students and other caregivers.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment

Plan of care

Therapy interventions

Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate

Current PT licensure

BLS Certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and experience healthcare at its best. This facility is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will provide stellar patient care, work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Physical Therapist, you will create a healing atmosphere that enhances the Cleveland Clinic treatment experience. You will assist in providing highly specialized treatment for bones, joints, muscles and tendons specifically designed for the unique needs and health backgrounds of your patients. In many cases, these patients are dealing with pain, so remaining sensitive and compassionate is important in helping them regain their health. Ultimately, your efforts can provide the initial drive and support they need to continue forward in their healing journey. This role will provide to patient populations involving chronic care, ICU, stroke, vascular and some orthopedics.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work between 8:00am and 4:30pm with a requirement of 2 weekends per month. Options to picks up additional shifts during the week are available.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Evaluate and conduct prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
• Establish, revise and evaluate plans of care while involving the patient and/or their family.
• Perform therapy interventions.
• Supervise activities of Physical Therapy Assistants, students and other caregivers.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Experience in a clinical area
• Open to new grads with inpatient experience

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $50.00

Maximum hourly: $50.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).