Physical Therapist

                    

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

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Physical Therapy-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

D27008

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

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. 

A caregiver in this position works 20 hours per week| 7:30am—4:00pm or 8:00am—4:30pm| 1 month/weekend (Saturday and Sunday)| 1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday per year. 

 

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:  

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.  

• 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:  

• Experience in a clinical area 

• Acute care experience 

  

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