Physical Therapist

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will 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 help patients increase strength, range of motion, endurance and coordination. Because this position requires close interaction, you have the opportunity to build strong relationships with both patients and their families. Often, your patients are dealing with pain, so sensitivity is important. Ultimately, your unconditional support and reassurance can drive them to work hard and regain their health.

This position offers opportunities for professional growth through Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy's extensive continuing education courses and special interest groups that promote networking and collaboration among rehabilitation professionals.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 20:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

This positions home location will be at the Fairview Wellness Center. Additional shifts/work may occur at the Fairview Gemini Center based on the departmental needs of the Fairview Wellness Center and the Fairview Gemini Center.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments.
• Establish, revise and evaluate plans of care.
• Perform physical therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate for the patient's age and condition.
• Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support caregivers.

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
• Experienced and versatile outpatient orthopedic physical therapist
• Experience in post-operative rehab, geriatric rehab and spine rehabilitation

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Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling, for example, during gait training.
• Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm or leg during exercise program.
• Sensation to touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient's pulse.
• Visual acuity to observe patient's gross movement, gait, etc., in order to analyze biomechanical problems.
• Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families who may not be able to read.
• Ability to hear or understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.
• Mental ability to interpret clinical data for the establishment and implementation of appropriate patient treatment.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems using critical thinking and decision-thinking.

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.).