PRN Physical Therapist Homecare - South Territory

Cleveland Clinic; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic is looking for an experienced Physical Therapist to support home care patients across Medina, Stark, Wayne, Summit and Portage Counties. This PRN position requires flexible hours, weekend rotations, and a 2-week orientation.

You will assess patients in their homes, develop and adjust individualized care plans, perform therapies, supervise staff, and document care while coordinating with the hospice interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a PT degree or certificate and Ohio licensure.
• BLS certification required; valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Experience in physical therapy and home health a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition.
• Establish and revise a care plan with patient and family input.
• Provide therapy interventions appropriate to age and condition.
• Supervise PT assistants and support staff.
• Maintain complete patient documentation and care records.
• Participate in interdisciplinary assessment and hospice team when needed.

Skills

Initial assessment

Plan of care

Therapy interventions

Team supervision

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or certificate

AT APTA-accredited PT program

Current Ohio PT license

BLS Certification

Job description

Cleveland Clinic’s Business Operations Center serves as a key hub for our Home Care and Hospice operations as well as many administrative and support teams. This collaborative workplace supports a wide range of caregivers, clinical professionals, and operational teams. While many positions are based within the center, numerous home-visiting roles—including case managers, nurses, and therapists—travel throughout the Greater Cleveland and Akron/Canton areas to deliver exceptional care directly to patients in their homes.

We are looking to add an experienced Physical Therapist to our team of caregivers to treat patients throughout Medina, Stark, Wayne, Summit and Portage Counties. You will conduct and evaluate medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for our patients from the comfort of their own homes. Most patients treated in this area need orthopedic care, with the remainder being Parkinson’s, COPD and Multiple Sclerosis patients.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work varying hours and days. Weekend rotations occur 1 Saturday every 5 weeks and 1 Sunday every 10 weeks. 1 holiday per year is required. PRN caregivers are expected to attend 2 weeks of full-time orientation.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establish, revise, and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.
• Perform therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient's age and condition.
• Supervise activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files regarding patient condition and effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of assigned patients.
• Participate as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team when necessary.

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
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter
• Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$3000,000 coverage, upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter
• Current State licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist in an acute, rehab or skilled nursing setting

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.).