Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Neuro

Cleveland Clinic; Rocky River (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Ohio is seeking a Physical Therapist – Neuro Outpatient to provide outpatient rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions at the Fairview Wellness Center and the Mellen Center. This role focuses on mobility, balance, strength, and independence while working with an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities include initial and ongoing assessments, planning and revising a care plan with patient/family input, delivering therapy interventions, and supervising PTAs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or certificate.
• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient condition.
• Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involve 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or certificate

Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Physical Therapist – Neuro Outpatient provides specialized outpatient rehabilitation services for adult patients with neurological conditions across two Cleveland Clinic rehabilitation locations. This caregiver evaluates and develops individualized treatment plans to help patients improve mobility, function, balance, strength, and independence while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary care team. Working exclusively with the outpatient neurological population, this role offers the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships and deliver evidence-based care that supports long-term recovery and improved quality of life.

This is a full-time position. A caregiver in this role will work Monday, Wednesday, Friday at the Fairview Wellness Center and Tuesday, Thursday at the Mellen Center/CC Main Campus. Shift times are 8:00am to 4:30pm or 9:30am to 6:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient condition.
• Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involve 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 future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's Degree or certificate
• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• 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

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 Annual Salary: $69,600.00
• Maximum Annual Salary: $106,132.50

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.).