Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ortho - PRN

Cleveland Clinic; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team in Ohio. You will evaluate patients, design and monitor therapy plans, and help restore function with evidence-based treatments.

Working across multiple outpatient locations, you will interact closely with patients and families, guiding and motivating them toward recovery while maintaining high standards of care and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certificate required.
• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Assessments

Therapy interventions

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or certificate

PT licensure

Job description

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

As a Physical Therapist, you will utilize various exercises to increase strength, range of motion, endurance and coordination to relieve pain, avoid injury or regain function. In this role, you will float between multiple outpatient locations, allowing you to see a vast variety of patients each day. This position requires close physical interaction with patients, offering numerous opportunities to truly connect with patients and build stronger relationships. Often, these patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is essential. Giving patients the drive and support they need to work hard and regain their health is equally important.

A caregiver in this position works varying days and hours between 7:00AM – 7:00PM. Shifts will be 8 or 10 hours.

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Open to New Grads!
• Prior Ortho experience a plus!

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.).