Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopaedic

                    

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Job Title

Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopaedic

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Physical Therapy-Neurological Institute

                      

Job Code

T29013

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm/10:00am-6:30pm

                       

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. 

Physical Therapists evaluate patients’ strength, joint mobility, balance, and functional movement to develop individualized treatment plans that restore function and improve quality of life. Interventions may include therapeutic exercise to enhance strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination, as well as modalities such as heat, cold, electrical stimulation, or aquatic therapy to manage pain and support recovery. Education on proper body mechanics and injury prevention is also a key component of care.

This role involves close, hands-on interaction with patients, allowing Physical Therapists to build strong, trusting relationships throughout the rehabilitation process. Many patients are managing pain or recovering from injury, making compassion, empathy, and encouragement essential. Success in this role requires the ability to motivate and support patients as they work toward regaining independence and achieving their functional goals.

A caregiver in this position works 7:00am—6:30pm| willing to work some late day.  

 
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: 

• Clinical area experience 

• Dry needling background

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and climb stairs without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load