Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Lymphedema / Ortho

Cleveland Clinic • Wooster, OH • 2d ago

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Physical Therapist specializing in Lymphedema, you will work closely with patients to manage and reduce swelling, improve mobility, and enhance overall quality of life through targeted therapeutic interventions. This role involves specialized techniques such as manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, and personalized exercise programs to support long-term management of chronic conditions. Because of the ongoing nature of lymphedema care, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful, trusting relationships with patients and their families. Your clinical expertise, empathy, and encouragement play a critical role in helping patients feel supported and empowered throughout their treatment journey.

Caregivers in this role will work days/evenings from 8:00am to 4:00pm, with an additional time of 10:00am to 7:00pm. This position is part time, 20 hours per week which includes 2 full days and 1 half day per week.

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 involve the patients and their 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 the activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.

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)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Experience in lymphedema and/or orthopedics

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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