Physical Therapist

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH • 3h ago

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 growing Outpatient Orthopaedic team. In this role, you will evaluate and treat a diverse patient population ranging from adolescents to adults and geriatric patients, helping them restore strength, mobility, and function. You will design and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans utilizing therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and functional training to address a variety of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions.

This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful, ongoing relationships with patients and their families in a supportive outpatient setting. Many of the individuals you treat will be experiencing pain or physical limitations, making empathy, clear communication, and clinical excellence essential. Your guidance, reassurance, and encouragement will play a key role in motivating patients to stay engaged in their recovery and achieve measurable outcomes.

If you are dedicated to delivering high-quality orthopedic care and are passionate about helping patients regain independence and return to the activities they enjoy, we encourage you to apply and become part of our collaborative, patient-centered team.

A caregiver in this position works variable shifts from 7:00am-6:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient condition.

Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care appropriate to problems identified and involve 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 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

Dry needling background

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

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.).

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

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