Jobs and Careers
CL

Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Cleveland Clinic
Lutheran Hospital, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jul 2026

About the role

                    

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

                        

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

                                    

Job Title

Physical Therapist - Acute Care

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Lutheran Hospital

                     

Department

Physical Therapy-Lutheran Hospital

                      

Job Code

D27008

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm/9:30am-6:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our Inpatient Acute Care team. In this role, you will deliver evidence-based treatments to help patients improve strength, range of motion, endurance, coordination, and overall functional mobility. Because many patients are experiencing pain, this position requires sensitivity, strong communication skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships through hands-on patient care. 

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating orthopedic and sports-related patients, as well as providing care for other physical therapy patients as needed. New graduates are welcome to apply, with preference given to candidates who have prior experience working with athletes. 

A caregiver in this position works part time| 9:30am – 6:00pm Thursday’s (subject to change on the day), 1 half day 2:00pm – 6:00pm and the day can very3 Sunday’s a month is needed for this role. 4-6 hours dependent on case load| holiday rotations.  

 

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:  

  • Perform initial and on-going 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 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 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 the American Red Cross   

  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:  

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

Cleveland Clinic

View company profile →