Physical Therapist

Cleveland Clinic • Westlake, OH • 2h 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, you will utilize a variety of exercises and therapeutic techniques to help patients improve strength, range of motion, endurance, and coordination. This role involves close, consistent interaction with patients and their families, allowing you to build meaningful and trusting relationships. Because many patients are managing pain or recovering from injury, a high level of sensitivity, empathy, and encouragement is essential. Your unwavering support and reassurance will play a key role in motivating patients to stay committed to their recovery and achieve optimal health outcomes.

The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and spine conditions, as well as those recovering from surgery.

A caregiver in this position works a 40-hour week on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday. Typical hours may include Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role requires working two evening shifts per week, ending at 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. Schedules are generally coordinated with the manager. Additionally, you will work one rotating Saturday per month, or provide coverage as needed. Saturday hours are typically from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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

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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